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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301038212 - John Kluck Jr. General Contractor
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
John Kluck Jr. General Contractor
233 Fern St.
Freeland, PA 18224
Mailing Address:
Po Box 128 Main St., Drifton, PA 18224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/16/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201370269 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 01/16/1998 | 01/26/1998 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 01/16/1998 | 02/19/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 01/16/1998 | 03/16/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Three employees of a general contractor were setting up an 8.7-meter aluminum ladder that was to be used as a shingle elevator for a roofing job. The ladder contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line located approximately 8.5 meters above the ground. The three employees received electric shocks for which they were hospitalized.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, E C, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301038212 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 301038212 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 301038212 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |