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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18533224 - City Of New Bern Utilities Department
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
City Of New Bern Utilities Department
Glen Burnie Road At Neuse Blvd.
New Bern, NC 28560
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1129, New Bern, NC 28560
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360260210 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING SURVEYORS TAKING ELEVATION READINGS IN AN ENERGIZED SUBSTATION. THE READINGS WERE BEING TAKEN IN PREPARATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A STADIA ROD AS A PART OF THE SURVEYING PROCESS. AS HE WAS RELOCATING THE ROD FOR ANOTHER READING, IT CONTACTED A 13.2-KILOVOLT-TO-GROUND CABLE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK, RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF HIS RIGHT LEG BELOW THE KNEE.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, MEASURING DEVICE, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18533224 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |