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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1745249 - Union Electric Co
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Union Electric Co
May Road Sub Station
Wentzville, MO 63385
Mailing Address:
1901 Gratiot St, St Louis, MO 63103
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360554083 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING A CONDUIT INSIDE A DEENERGIZED SUBSTATION. THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN PAINTING FROM A FIBERGLASS LADDER AT A HEIGHT OF 17 FEET. FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON, THE EMPLOYEE MOVED THE LADDER TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE SUBSTATION AND CLIMBED INTO THE 12-KILOVOLT LINES, CAUSING AN ARC TO GROUND THROUGH THE METAL FRAMEWORK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS SEVERELY BURNED AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE SUFFERED ADDITIONAL INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE FALL. THE EMPLOYEE DIED SEVERAL HOURS LATER IN A HOSPITAL.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, SUBSTATION, FALL, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1745249 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance |