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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301375820 - V.I. Water And Power Authority
Inspection Information - Office: V. Islands Fredrkstd 0257810
Site Address:
V.I. Water And Power Authority
No.93 Estate Diamond Ruby Christiansted
St. Croix, VI 00821
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1009 Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00821
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221121/Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/28/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101880045 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100136 B01 | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 A02 I | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 A02 IIA | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 A02 IIB | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100269 A02 IIC | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100269 A02 IID | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 9. | 01008A | Serious | 19100269 B01 I | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 10. | 01008B | Serious | 19100269 B03 | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 11. | 01009A | Serious | 19100269 L01 | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 12. | 01009B | Serious | 19100269 L02 I | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2007 | - | |
| 13. | 01010 | Serious | 19100269 Q03 XII | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02001 | Serious | 19040039 A | 11/26/2007 | 01/14/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on June 4, 2007, Employee #1, a construction lineman apprentice, was reconnecting a live wire on an electric wiring pole located at the gated entrance of a private residential community. Employee #1 and three of his coworkers were instructed to repair the wiring, which had snapped. While Employee #1 and one other coworker, both lineman apprentices, manned one of two aerial lifts in order to reconnect the snapped wiring, two coworkers remained on the ground. Of these two coworkers, one was a linemen supervisor and the other a 1st first-class linemen. As Employee #1 lifted up the snapped copper wire and attempted to reconnect it to the separated end, he was electrocuted. The aerial lift was immediately lowered and the lineman supervisor performed CPR. Emergency services were contacted and, upon their arrival, Employee #1 was determined to be dead. The accident investigation reported that the only PPE that Employee #1 was given included a pair of leather gloves.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, SHOCK, PPE, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTRICAL WORK, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301375820 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 301375820 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |