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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18588145 - Owensboro Municipal Utilities
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Owensboro Municipal Utilities
1215 Hickman Ave.
Owensboro, KY 42301
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 806, Owensboro, KY 42302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/09/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360745053 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260550 A01 | 09/12/1985 | 09/17/1985 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260550 A02 | 09/12/1985 | 09/17/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An electric utility employee was operating a hoisting mechanism on a digger-derrick truck. He was thrown from the operator's seat when the boom on the truck collapsed. He landed on the asphalt pavement about 3 to 5 meters away, striking his head and shoulder on the pavement. He died of his injuries 5 to 6 hours after the accident.
Keywords: DIGGER-DERRICK, HEAD, SHOULDER, BOOM, COLLAPSE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18588145 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |