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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1678247.015 - Appalachian Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Appalachian Power Company
500 Interstate 20 East
Marshall, TX 75672
Mailing Address:
200 Association Drive, Charleston, WV 25311
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221118
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/21/2023
Emphasis: N:Heatnep, L:Hotdays
Case Closed: 09/18/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2043692 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 p.m. on June 19, 2023, an employee working as an electrician for a power company was on a crew performing storm restoration activities to restore electrical power. The employee reported being hot and returned to the hotel with the rest of the crew at approximately 6:30 p.m. The employee died of suspected heat exhaustion.
Keywords: Electrical Work, Heat Exhaustion, Heat index, Heat-related illness , High Temperature, Hotel, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Storm, Weather
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1678247.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Electricians |