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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1211127 - Lemco Construction Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Lemco Construction Inc
Ga Hwy 49 North
Americus, GA 31709
Mailing Address:
Off Wenona Road Po Box 5034, Cordele, GA 31015
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360534762 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| Current Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260955 C07 I | 08/07/1984 | 08/10/1984 | $360 | $360 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260955 C07 II | 08/07/1984 | 08/10/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS TYING OFF CONDUCTORS TO A TOWER FOR A 500-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. HIS SAFETY BELT WAS ATTACHED TO THE RIGGING. THE CLEVIS USED TO ANCHOR THE RIGGING HAD A COTTER PIN IN ITS SHACKLE. SIDE LOADING ON THE SHACKLE CAUSED THE COTTER PIN TO SHEAR AND RELEASE THE RIGGING. THE EMPLOYEE RODE THE RIGGING TO THE GROUND, STRIKING POLES AND THE ROADWAY. HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.
Keywords: RIGGING, SAFETY BELT, COTTER PIN, SHACKLE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, TOWER, TRANSMISSION TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1211127 | Fatality | Concussion | Electrical power installers and repairers |