Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1691027.015 - 66372 - Pike Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
66372 - Pike Corporation
6001 Loretta Street
Louisville, KY 40214
Mailing Address:
Mr Steven Boggins Key Tower 127 Public Sq Ste 4100, Cleveland, OH 44114
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2068390 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 L03 III | 02/08/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/29/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260960 C01 III | 02/08/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/29/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100269 L03 III B | 02/08/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/29/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260960 C01 III B | 02/08/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/29/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100269 L05 I | 02/08/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/29/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19260960 D01 | 02/08/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/29/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 noon on August 12, 2023, an employee, a lineman, was working in a bucket truck changing out a switch on an electrical line when he suffered an electric shock. The employee was transferred to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: Bucket Truck, Electric Shock, Electric Switch, Electrocuted, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Repair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1691027.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |
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