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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119711901 - P G And E
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
P G And E
Tower 4/23 Moss Landing-Salinas Rt 156
Castroville, CA 95039
Mailing Address:
P O Box 604, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/07/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362205544 |
Investigation Summary
Two power line workers were working at an electric power transmission tower, preparing to undertake some repair work that had been scheduled previously. An overhead compression sleeve broke, allowing a 115-kilovolt overhead power line to fall onto the main frame of the tower. The two employee received electric shocks from the resulting step or touch potentials. They also suffered burns and trauma and were hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, POTENTIAL GRADIENT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, TRANSMISSION TOWER, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119711901 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 119711901 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |