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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14595433 - Arizona Public Service Company
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Arizona Public Service Company
Sw Corner Indian School Road And Florence Ave Litc
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Mailing Address:
P O Box 21666, Phoenix, AZ 85036
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360579031 |
Investigation Summary
A four-person electrical maintenance crew was replacing a bus at a substation. One of the crewmembers extended a 5.5-meter fiberglass extension ladder with aluminum rungs to a length of 4.3 meters. He placed the ladder against an energized conductor, with the top rung in contact with the conductor. The employee climbed the ladder and placed his right hand on the top rung while his forearm was touching a ground wire. He received an electric shock and sustained severe burns. He also fell 4.3 meters to the ground. The employee was hospitalized for his injuries. Because of his burns, the employee might have had his right hand amputated.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, LADDER, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14595433 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |