Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2505261 - Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
600 Gilmore
Centralia, IL 62801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3743
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/05/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360543839 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 19100151 B | 04/25/1986 | 05/25/1986 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two electricians had been working at the top of a stepped utility pole to make repairs to a line that was damaged during a storm the night before. The two men had been working on top of the pole making repairs for almost 2 hours before returning to the ground. After the first man got down the pole, the other employee started down the pole. He climbed down to a guy, where he stopped and rested for about 5 minutes. He then started down again, stopping to rest after only making his way down a few more feet. After resting about 2 or 3 minutes more, he again started down the pole by attempting to find the next step which was partially hidden by the cross brace. After missing the step with his foot 2 or 3 times, he fell approximately 32 feet, 3 inches. The only training he had received in pole climbing was during his apprenticeship, which was about 25 years earlier. He had not received any training since that time.
Keywords: ELECTRICIAN, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2505261 | Fatality | Other | Electricians |
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