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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1899004 - Upshur Rural Electric Coop Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Upshur Rural Electric Coop Inc
Accross St From Baptist Church
Newsom, TX 75644
Mailing Address:
1200 W Tyler St, Gilmer, TX 75644
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360639991 |
Investigation Summary
A LINEMAN WAS CLIMBING A UTILITY POLE TO SECURE OVERHEAD POWER LINES TO THE CROSS MEMBER OF THE POLE. THE POLE HAD BEEN ADDED IN THE LINE TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO AN ADJACENT BUILDING. AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING TO A WORKING POSITION, HIS FACE CONTACTED ONE OF THE LINES, WHICH WAS ENERGIZED AT 7200 VOLTS. THE CURRENT EXITED HIS RIGHT HAND, WHICH WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE POLE. HE WAS NOT WEARING RUBBER GLOVES.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1899004 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |