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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123555088 - North Houston Pole Line Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
North Houston Pole Line Corp.
Fm 1485 West Of Hwy 59 North
New Caney, TX 77357
Mailing Address:
1608 Margaret Street, Houston, TX 77093
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360706543 | ||
| Accident | 360901045 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 06/13/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/30/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260950 C01 | 06/13/1994 | 06/22/1994 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/30/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260955 A05 I | 06/13/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/30/1994 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Two power line workers were in an aerial lift, installing a switch on a pole that had been replaced. Neither of them was using electrical protective equipment. Both employees were holding onto the switch, and employee #1 had his arm around the pole. Employee #2 contacted an unguarded overhead power line with his back, and the two employees were electrocuted.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123555088 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 123555088 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |