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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123228884 - Utility Line Construction Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
Utility Line Construction Services, Inc.
Chestnut Hill Road, Pole 5054
Stamford, CT 06904
Mailing Address:
60 Industrial Park Rd West Unit 3, Tolland, CT 06084
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/2002
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 10/28/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101520310 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19100269 C | 03/04/2002 | 10/22/2002 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/26/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 03/04/2002 | 10/22/2002 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/26/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100269 P04 III | 03/04/2002 | 10/22/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/26/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 2, 2001, Employee #1 and coworkers were replacing the insulators for each set of approximately 7,600-volt lines at a utility pole. They had finished the lowest phase and one coworker elevated his bucket to the uppermost phase to begin placing insulating rubber hose on the lines. Employee #1 moved into position at the center phase and removed his rubber gloves. He was attempting to remove a cotter pin from the insulator when his other hand contacted the metal shoe (the part of the bracket that holds the insulator in place). The coworker above heard a noise and looked down to see an electric arc between Employee #1's hands. The injured worker collapsed into his bucket and was brought down by a coworker on the ground. Police who were directing traffic at the scene started CPR, but Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRIC ARC, POWER LINE WORKER, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123228884 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |