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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17930512 - Tower Painting Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Tower Painting Co., Inc.
Dorene St. Sub Station
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Mailing Address:
269 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Union Status: Union
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/17/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360389316 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260028 A | 09/28/1987 | 10/01/1987 | $140 | $140 | $0 | 10/13/1987 | - | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 09/28/1987 | 10/01/1987 | $140 | $140 | $0 | 10/13/1987 | - | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 09/28/1987 | 10/01/1987 | $140 | $140 | $0 | 10/13/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A PAINTER EMPLOYED BY A PAINTING CONTRACTOR WAS ASSIGNED TO PAINT A STEEL STRUCTURE SUPPORTING A 23-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE IN A SUBSTATION. ONE OF THE TWO SYSTEMS ON THE STRUCTURE WAS DEENERGIZED, WHILE THE OTHER SYSTEM REMAINED ENERGIZED. THE OPERATOR OF THE OVERHEAD LINE (AN ELECTRIC UTILITY) INCORRECTLY REPORTED THE STATUS OF THE TWO SYSTEMS TO THE PAINTING CONTRACTOR. WHILE STANDING ON THE STEEL STRUCTURE, THE EMPLOYEE TOUCHED A PHASE CONDUCTOR OF THE ENERGIZED POWER LINE. HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FELL 60 FEET TO THE GROUND. HE WAS TAKEN BY EMERGENCY SERVICES TO A HOSPITAL, WHERE HE DIED OF ELECTROCUTION.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17930512 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance |