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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1477885.015 - Newport Utilities - Operations Center
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
Newport Utilities - Operations Center
3460 Cosby Highway
Cosby, TN 37722
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 519, Newport, TN 37822
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/2020
Emphasis: S:Planguide
Case Closed: 07/02/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1598602 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100269 A02 IV | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 C02 | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 C03 II | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 D06 III | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VI | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VII | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.05(1)(A)2 | 06/12/2020 | 07/13/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on May 29, 2020, Employee #1 was conducting lineman duties and was preparing new lines to add phases to a pole. The power line unexpectedly energized, and an electrical shock entered the employee's hands and exited through his big toe. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Electric Shock, Energized, Hand, Power Lines, Toe
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1477885.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical Power-Line |