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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2775914 - Phelps Power Line Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Phelps Power Line Construction Co., Inc.
Junction U.S. 76 And U.S. 551
Knifley, KY 42753
Mailing Address:
1005 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY 42501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360205744 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 C01 III | 08/14/1989 | 08/17/1989 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 08/24/1989 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
A TWO-PERSON CREW WAS FRAMING A SINGLE-PHASE UTILITY POLE TO A THREE-PHASE POLE. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES BENT BACK AN ARMOR ROD, THEN REACHED FOR THE OTHER PART OF THE ROD. EITHER HE BRUSHED THE ARMOR ROD (WHICH PRESUMABLY WAS ON THE ENERGIZED PHASE CONDUCTOR), OR SWEAT POURED FROM HIS GLOVE ONTO THE ENERGIZED ARMOR ROD. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ARMOR ROD, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2775914 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |