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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1920180 - Bossier Rural Electric Membership Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge
Site Address:
Bossier Rural Electric Membership Corp
Sub Station 8 1/2 Mile West Of La 507 On Hwy 786
Martin, LA 71019
Mailing Address:
Po Box 7576, Bossier City, LA 71171
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360550461 |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES OF A TRUCKING FIRM WERE DELIVERING A 10-KILOVOLT-AMPERE TRANSFORMER TO A SUBSTATION. A 19.5-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE WAS LOCATED ABOUT 20 FEET FROM THE GROUND, 6 FEET FROM THE TOP OF THE TRANSFORMER. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES CLIMBED THE TRANSFORMER TO REMOVE THE CHAIN BINDERS. BENDING OVER, HE LOOSENED A CLEVIS AND, AS HE STOOD UP, CONTACTED THE POWER LINE. HE WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS HOLDING ONTO THE CHAIN, RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH CAUSED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS.
Keywords: DELIVERY WORK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURN, E GI III, ELECTROCUTED, SUBSTATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1920180 | Occupation Not Listed |