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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116110123 - Schatz Ungerground Cable
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Schatz Ungerground Cable
2729 St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63106
Mailing Address:
376 Hwy. 100, Villa Ridge, MO 63069
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/24/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361797053 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $3,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19260416 A03 | 06/29/1995 | 01/31/1996 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 G02 III | 06/29/1995 | 07/19/1995 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A communications worker was working from the bucket of an aerial lift, repairing a telephone cable supported by a utility pole. The ground wire on the pole was energized at 440 volts, and the employee was electrocuted when he touched it with his finger.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, TELECOM WORK, COMMUNICATION CABLE, E TC, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, SYSTEM GROUNDING, COMMUNICATION WORKER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116110123 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Telephone line installers and repairers |