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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2280048 - George Campbell Painting
Inspection Information - Office: Long Island Area Office
Site Address:
George Campbell Painting
Lilco-Whitehall Street Sub-Station
Lynbrook, NY 11563
Mailing Address:
31-40 College Point Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354
Union Status: Union
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/24/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/08/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360524623 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE OF A PAINTING CONTRACTOR WAS WORKING INSIDE A SUBSTATION. HE WAS PAINTING "HOLIDAYS" (SPOTS OF STRUCTURE THAT HAD BEEN MISSED DURING PREVIOUS PAINTING). THE EMPLOYEE CLIMBED INTO AN ENERGIZED AREA. A COWORKER, WHO WAS ON THE GROUND, THREW A MANILA ROPE TO THE EMPLOYEE TO ENABLE HIM TO HOIST A CAN OF PAINT AND A ROLLER. IN HIS ATTEMPT TO REACH THE ROPE, THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED LIGHTNING ARRESTER WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. HE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: LIGHTNING ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2280048 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance |