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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301662466 - Central Maine Power Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Central Maine Power Co.
Route 41
Mount Vernon, ME 04352
Mailing Address:
83 Edison Drive, Augusta, ME 04336
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/07/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102237021 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/05/1997 | 12/11/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 12/05/1997 | 01/07/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260955 A05 I | 12/05/1997 | 12/11/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260955 A06 II | 12/05/1997 | 12/11/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A power line crew was replacing a utility pole. A first class power line worker on the crew was standing on the ground using a peavey to maneuver the new pole, which was being positioned by a boom truck. The pole contacted a 19.9-kilovolt overhead power line, electrocuting the employee.
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301662466 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |