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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125833111 - Mountain Power Const Co
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Mountain Power Const Co
Mable Creek 60kv Line
Weaverville, CA 96093
Mailing Address:
4908 Industrial Ave East, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83815
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 02/28/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101174944 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 342 A | 03/03/2006 | 03/08/2006 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/11/2006 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 17, 2005, Employee #1, a journeyman lineman for a company that installed and repaired power lines, was free climbing a wooden power pole to make a repair. He was approximately 35 ft above the ground when he slipped and fell. Employee #1 sustained a fractured left femur and subsequently suffered from lower back pain. He was not using a safety belt or any other form of fall protection.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER LINE WORKER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125833111 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |