Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124906728 - Kent Power Services
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Kent Power Services
Rix St
Ada, MI 49301
Mailing Address:
3385 Rusco, Kent City, MI 49330
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101400091 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,625 |
| Current Penalty | $2,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,625 |
| 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 | 4084011401 | 01/02/1997 | 01/06/1997 | $625 | $625 | $0 | 02/19/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084162701 AIII | 01/02/1997 | 01/06/1997 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 02/19/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 4084164706 | 01/02/1997 | 01/06/1997 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 02/19/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 4084164703 | 01/02/1997 | 01/06/1997 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 02/19/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 4084320705 | 01/02/1997 | 01/07/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was working from an aerial lift, installing a new overhead power line. He contacted a hanging energized 4800-volt tail line and received an electric shock. He died from his injuries 9 days after the accident.
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 | 124906728 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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