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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1271759.015 - 317717199 - Portland General Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Medford
Site Address:
317717199 - Portland General Electric Company
42d 34'7.508n Lat, 121d10'25.195w Long
Beatty, OR 97621
Mailing Address:
121 Sw Salmon St Fl 17, Portland, OR 97204
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221121/Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/2017
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on June 6, 2017, an employee was replacing insulating bells on a grounded and de-energized electrical transmission line from an aerial basket. The employee was shocked when the grounding lanyard was dislodged from the tower from a nearby transmission line and struck the line that the employee was working on. The employee was heli-transported to Emanuel Hospital where he was hospitalized and treated for second degree burns on both hands and arms.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Electrical Work, Hand, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1271759.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical power installers and repairers |