Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18601856 - Dobson Powerline, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Dobson Powerline, Inc.
Ky. #11 N. 4 Miles From
Beattyville, KY 41311
Mailing Address:
7696 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360107809 |
Investigation Summary
THREE WORKERS WERE REPLACING THE 8-FOOT DOUBLE CROSSARMS ON A UTILITY POLE WITH 10-FOOT DOUBLE CROSSARMS SO THAT LARGER CONDUCTORS COULD BE INSTALLED. TWO EMPLOYEES WERE ON THE POLE, AND ONE WAS IN THE BUCKET OF AN AERIAL LIFT. ONE OF THE WORKERS ON THE POLE WAS BRINGING THE CENTER PHASE CONDUCTOR INTO POSITION TO BE TIED ONTO THE INSULATOR. HE WAS STANDING WITH ONE FOOT ON A POLE-MOUNTED TRANSFORMER; AND, AS HE BROUGHT THE CONDUCTOR INTO POSITION, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF. THE PHASE CONDUCTOR TOUCHED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AS HIS LEG MADE CONTACT WITH THE TRANSFORMER, RESULTING IN HIS ELECTROCUTION.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18601856 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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