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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18820035 - Easton Utilities Commission Electric Department
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Easton Utilities Commission Electric Department
Md Rte. 662 & Hakem Road
Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
14 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/1987
Emphasis: L:9311
Case Closed: 08/27/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360751218 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260950 C 1 | 08/05/1987 | 08/08/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A LINEMAN IN THE BUCKET OF AN AERIAL LIFT WAS INSTALLING DEENERGIZED EQUIPMENT ON THE CROSSARM OF A 30-FOOT-HIGH WOOD POLE. THE POLE WAS NEAR 3 BARE OVERHEAD POWER LINES, EACH ENERGIZED AT 4900 VOLTS, PHASE TO GROUND. WHILE ATTACHING A 3-FOOT, BARE, 6 AWG COPPER BONDNG JUMPER TO A LINE DISCONNECT WITH A JUMPER IN HIS BARE HAND, THE EMPLOYEE REACHED ACROSS THE CROSSARM FROM NORTH TO SOUTH AND CONTACTED THE WESTERN-MOST ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR. THE LINEMAN'S CHEST CONTACTED A BARE LIGHTNING ARRESTER, AND HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURNS TO HIS HANDS AND CHEST. EACH OF THE 3 CONDUCTORS WERE COVERED WITH 6-FOOT LENGTHS OF RUBBER LINE HOSE AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE CROSSARM. HOWEVER, THE NORTH SIDE HAD NO RUBBER LINE HOSE, AND THE LINEMAN WAS NOT WEARING RUBBER INSULATED GLOVES OR SLEEVES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18820035 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |