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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1445287.015 - City Of Palo Alto
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
City Of Palo Alto
670 East Meadow Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Mailing Address:
250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 921110/Executive Offices
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/11/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1518936 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $103,500 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $104,060 |
| Current Penalty | $68,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,175 |
| 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 | 3203(A)(5) | 05/15/2020 | 06/19/2020 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 2940(C) | 05/15/2020 | $675 | $6,750 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 2940(D) | 05/15/2020 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 29400002 B | 05/15/2020 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 29400011 B | 05/15/2020 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 2941(G) | 05/15/2020 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 7. | 07001 | Serious | 2941(I)(1)(A) | 05/15/2020 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 8. | 08001 | Serious | 2941(I)(1)(D) | 05/15/2020 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/02/2020 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 11:16 a.m. on November 16, 2019, Employee #1 was in an articulating boom lift, Altec Model AM60 and Serial Number 1016DM642, at proximately 38 feet in height from grade. Employee #1 was assisting coworker #1 in removing a transformer from an electrical pole. Employee #1's basket was positioned higher than coworker #1's basket on the south side of the pole. Employee #1's basket had an arm and winch attached to it and his job was to keep the line taught with a transformer that was being removed by coworker #1. Coworker #1's basket was located on the south side of the pole and 40 feet down below Employee #1. As coworker #1 unbolted the transformer from the pole, he felt the line between the transformer and Employee #1's bucket become loose. Coworker #1 recalled shortly before that moment that Employee #1 had requested a non-insulated grip from coworker #2, who was on the ground, prepping the new transformers to be installed. Coworker #2 gave the non-insulated grip to Employee #1 via a hand line attached to Employee #1's basket. Coworker #1 was too busy unscrewing the bolts to mention to Employee #1 that he was going out of sequence and did not need the tool. When Coworker #1 looked up, he saw Employee #1 position himself right below the high voltage lines. Coworker #1 witnessed Employee #1's electrocution between two high voltage phases of 4,160 volts. Coworker #2 got into the truck and brought Employee #1 down. EMS was on the scene when Employee #1 was brought down and started resuscitation. He was taken to a nearby medical center, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: Boom Truck, Electrical, Electrocuted, Overhead Power Line, Transformer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1445287.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Electricians |