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Inspection: 15193626 - Dixie Escalante Rural Elect Ass Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Dixie Escalante Rural Elect Ass Inc
2 Mi West Of Beryl Cross Roads
Beryl, UT 89714
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360600555 | ||
| Inspection | 14455422 | ||
| Inspection | 14456172 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 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 | Other | GEN01060234 | 05/22/1984 | 06/12/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | GEN01060734 4 | 05/22/1984 | 06/28/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | GEN02430303 | 05/22/1984 | 06/28/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A CREW IN A LOAD SWITCHING OPERATION. HE WAS STANDING ON THE GROUND, LEANING AGAINST A METAL FENCE, OPERATING A GOAB SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS DESIGNED TO PERMIT SWITCHING LOADS FROM THE GROUND. THE SWITCHING MECHANISM INCORPORATED A FLEXIBLE METAL BAND, WHICH WAS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE ENERGIZED SIDE OF THE SWITCH UNTIL THE PRIMARY MECHANISM REESTABLISHED CONTACT. THE METAL BAND WAS INTENDED TO PREVENT ARCING AT THE SWITCH. HOWEVER, THE BAND WAS MISALIGNED; AND, WHEN THE PRIMARY MECHANISM SEPARATED, AN ELECTRIC ARC FORMED BETWEEN THE ENERGIZED PARTS OF THE SWITCH AND SOME OF THE NON-CURRENT-CARRYING HARDWARE ON THE POLE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN HE OPENED THE GOAB SWITCH. THE CURRENT ENTRY AND EXIT POINTS WERE THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS, HIS RIGHT SIDE AT THE WAISTLINE, AND HIS RIGHT LEG. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, CUTOUT SWITCH, GROUND FAULT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15193626 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |