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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18587311 - Louisville Gas And Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Louisville Gas And Electric Co.
Preston Hwy And Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40213
Mailing Address:
Attn: Fred Bonewell, P.O. Box 32020, Louisville, KY 40232
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/04/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360743819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| 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 | 19260951 F03 | 10/31/1985 | 11/03/1985 | $640 | $640 | $0 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
SOME EMPLOYEES OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR WERE REPLACING POLE-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT USING A HYDRAULIC TOOL. THE HYDRAULIC HOSE, WHICH CONTAINED CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, STRUCK AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE OR CAUSED AN ARC BETWEEN TWO OF THE LINES. THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING THREE EMPLOYEES. ONE OF THEM DIED, AND THE OTHER TWO WERE HOSPITALIZED FOR THEIR INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, FIRE, HYDRAULIC FLUID, E PTD, HYDRAULIC TOOL, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18587311 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 18587311 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 3 | 18587311 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |