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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301861720 - Blessing Electric Co
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Blessing Electric Co
Light Rail Project Hillsboro Fair Grounds
Hillsboro, OR 97007
Mailing Address:
829 N Russell, Portland, OR 97227
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/1998
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19260550 A15 I | 01/05/1998 | 09/16/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/08/1998 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260550 A15 IV | 01/05/1998 | 09/16/1997 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/08/1998 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 02003 | Other | 701076502 A | 01/05/1998 | 01/15/1998 | $0 | $500 | $0 | 01/08/1998 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02004 | Other | 19260550 A01 | 01/05/1998 | 09/16/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/08/1998 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was guiding a 2950-kilogram steel plate into position. The crane being using to lift the plate contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line, causing the employee to receive an electric shock. He also suffered entry and exit burns on his left hand, knee, and toe. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, CRANE BOOM, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301861720 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |