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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1510259.015 - United Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
United Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Mayo Road; 41.123919, -79.136177
Corsica, PA 15829
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 688, Dubois, PA 15801
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/02/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/09/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1717373 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,557 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,557 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | $7,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Other | 19260950 D | 07/02/2021 | 07/29/2021 | $7,000 | $9,557 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19260952 A02 | 07/02/2021 | 07/29/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on January 8, 2021, Employee #1, employed in electrical work, was preparing to hang a guidewire. The employee went to cover a phase that was energized but mistakenly covered the neutral phase, which was not energized. While attempting to hang the guidewire, Employee #1 thought he was making contact with the deenergized neutral but instead made contact with an energized electrical line that was not covered. The employee sustained an electrical shock and electrical burns to the left hand and right forearm, which led to subsequent transradial arm amputations. Emergency services transported the employee to the hospital for admission and treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Arm, Burn, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Burn, Energized, Forearm, Hand, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1510259.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical Power-Line |