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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1228131.015 - Alabama Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Alabama Power Company
1452 Leora Road
Fultondale, AL 35068
Mailing Address:
600 North 18th Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/25/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1205590 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,316 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,316 |
| Current Penalty | $10,158 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,158 |
| 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 | 19260959 D02 | 07/13/2017 | 10/25/2017 | $10,158 | $10,158 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260959 D03 III A | 07/13/2017 | 10/25/2017 | $0 | $10,158 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:55 a.m. on April 26, 2017, an employee was installing two wood power distribution poles. The employee had completed setting the last pole and was stepping onto his work truck. The truck derrick made contact with the 7,200-volt overhead power line. The truck's metal door handle became energized and the employee was electrocuted and received first, second and third degree burns his to right hand and right leg.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Overhead Power Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1228131.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical Power-Line |