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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1475504.015 - 145395 - Town Of Maiden
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
145395 - Town Of Maiden
24 Salem Church Road
Maiden, NC 28650
Mailing Address:
19 N. Main Avenue, Maiden, NC 28650
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9631
NAICS: 926130/ Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/16/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1590528 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,250 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260960 C01 III | 09/18/2020 | 09/28/2020 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260960 F | 09/18/2020 | 09/28/2020 | $2,625 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:55 p.m. on May 15, 2020, Employee # 1, an electric lineman, was performing a gloved, live-line transfer of a three-phase electric distribution service to a new, taller pole. After completing the transfer of each of the three phases, he began installing the phase jumpers for each of the three phases. He completed the field phase jumper installation. While installing the center phase jumper, his left shoulder blade area contacted an exposed energized part (deadend clamp or "shoe") while he had a conductive object (spare jumper wire) in the aerial bucket with him, leaning against his left thigh. The electricity went from the energized shoe, into his body at his left shoulder, through his body, and exited at his left thigh. Once the ground crew realized that Employee # 1 was not answering their calls, they performed a pole-top rescue and brought him down from his work area. He was found to be unresponsive. He was killed by electrocution.
Keywords: Bucket , Electric Shock, Electrical, Electrical Work, Electrocuted, Energized, Glove, Installing, Live-Line Tool, Shoulder, Thigh, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1475504.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |