Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1194278.015 - Alcoa-Electric Department
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
Alcoa-Electric Department
1851 Loop Road
Maryville, TN 37803
Mailing Address:
223 Associates Boulevard, Alcoa, TN 37701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221121/Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/26/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1160317 |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on November 28, 2016, an employee had climbed a power pole and was waiting to receive materials from below to replace the pole top insulator. While the employee was waiting to receive the materials, a strong gust of wind snapped a dead tree. Part of the tree fell and struck the employee in the head, resulting in a fatal head injury. The employee was wearing a hard hat, electrical insulating gloves, leather gloves, FR clothing, climbing gear and Cinch-lok pole climbing device.
Keywords: Head, Power Lines, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1194278.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |
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