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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1623982 - Louis J Capozzoli & Associates
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Louis J Capozzoli & Associates
Dixon Correctional Institution La Hwy 68
Jackson, LA 70748
Mailing Address:
10555 Airline Hwy, Br, LA 70816
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360551337 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE, WHO WORKED FOR A CONSULTING ENGINEERING COMPANY, WAS SETTING UP A SMALL TRUCK-MOUNTED DRILLING RIG IN ORDER TO DRILL A 15-FOOT DEEP HOLE FOR A CORE SAMPLE OF EARTH. IN THE RAISED POSITION, THE DERRICK WAS ABOUT 3 FEET AWAY FROM A 7500-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE KELLY BUSHING SWUNG OUT FROM THE DERRICK AND CONTACTED THE POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTING THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE TRUCK.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, KELLY BUSHING, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1623982 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |