Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125861872 - United Utilities, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
United Utilities, Inc.
Areojet Bldg. #02-028
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Mailing Address:
Po Box 276108, Sacramento, CA 95827
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/09/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361499817 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| 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 | 02/16/2000 | 02/22/2000 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Three apprentice power line workers were part of a crew stringing a new overhead power line. One of the apprentices was operating a hand line while his coworkers were working on top of the poles. The coworkers had strung two lines and were getting ready to string a third when one of them moved the snatch block (contrary to the foreman's instructions). The employee detached it and set it on top of the crossarm while he untied the sling. The snatch block fell 14 meters and struck the employee on the ground on his hardhat. First aid was administered to the injured employee at the scene. He was hospitalized for a head injury and a fractured jaw.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, RIGGING, HARD HAT, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FACE, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125861872 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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