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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1480872.015 - Delmarva Power
Inspection Information - Office: Wilmington Area Office
Site Address:
Delmarva Power
Southbound Side Of Route 13 4894 Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19904
Mailing Address:
Po Box 9239, Newark, DE 19714
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/21/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1611923 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on June 26, 2020, Employee #1, an engineering intern employed by a power line construction company, was inspecting a wood utility pole to determine whether power lines had been transferred from an old pole. The employee was wearing a high visibility vest and positioned on an emergency shoulder approximately 6 feet back from the driving lane. He began walking back to his personal vehicle, a 2019 Dodge Charger equipped with a safety strobe that was flashing yellow. There was no safe work zone established. The driver of a Toyota Highlander, who failed to notice Employee #1, pulled his vehicle off the road, reportedly to check for car problems. The driver struck Employee #1 and dragged him 25 yards along the shoulder. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Construction, Highway Shoulder, Highway work zone, Inspecting, Motor Vehicle, PPE, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Reflective Vest, Run Over, Struck By, Traffic Control, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1480872.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Electrical and electronic technicians |