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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1827302 - New England Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
New England Power Company
Kingsley Road
Monroe Bridge, MA 01350
Mailing Address:
25 Research Drive, Westboro, MA 01581
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/01/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900518382 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 01/23/1985 | 02/25/1985 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260955 A06 I | 01/23/1985 | 01/26/1985 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 02/11/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260955 A06 II | 01/23/1985 | 02/25/1985 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 02/11/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A SUPERVISOR AND TWO WORKERS WERE REMOVING A BANK OF CAPACITORS FROM A POLE INSIDE A WIRE-FENCE ENCLOSURE. A BOOM TRUCK WAS PARKED OUTSIDE THE ENCLOSURE AT SUCH AN ANGLE THAT THE BOOM CONTACTED THE ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT, CAUSING AN EXPLOSION AND SHORTING OUT THE TRUCK TO GROUND. EMPLOYEE #2, WHO WAS WORKING ON A LADDER AGAINST THE POLE, WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND AND LATER CONTACTED THE ENERGIZED TRUCK. THE OTHER MEN, EMPLOYEES #1 AND #3, CONTACTED THE ENERGIZED TRUCK AND WERE BURNED AND SHOCKED. EMPLOYEE #3 WAS OPERATING THE CONTROLS OF THE BOOM WHILE STANDING ON THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CONTACTING BOTH THE GROUNDED FENCE AND THE ENERGIZED TRUCK. THE CIRCUIT WAS NOT DEENERGIZED, NOR WERE RUBBER GLOVES OR SLEEVES USED, NOR WAS INSULATION USED OVER THE CONDUCTORS. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, BOOM TRUCK, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, CAPACITOR, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1827302 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1827302 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 1827302 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |