Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300396884 - Signko, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Signko, Inc.
2374 Hwy 1095 South
Vinton, LA 70668
Mailing Address:
5195 Big Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70605
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3993
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361127277 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 10/01/1997 | 10/07/1997 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 10/01/1997 | 10/07/1997 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A maintenance worker for a sign manufacturer was operating an aerial ladder mounted on the bed of a truck. While he was working, he contacted an overhead power line. He received an electric shock, which caused him to fall to the ground. The employee was taken to a hospital, where he died of electrocution 9 hours after the accident.
Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ADVERTISING SIGN, UNTRAINED, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300396884 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Specified mechanics and repairers |
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