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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302316088 - Brink Electric Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Brink Electric Construction Co.
1800 South Abilene
Aurora, CO 80011
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1186, Rapid City, SD 57709
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2000
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 07/28/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101750883 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $38,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,000 |
| Current Penalty | $22,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,000 |
| 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 | 19260950 B01 | 07/05/2000 | 07/10/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260950 B02 | 07/05/2000 | 07/10/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260950 D01 IV | 07/05/2000 | 07/10/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260952 B02 | 07/05/2000 | 07/10/2000 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19260950 B01 | 07/05/2000 | 07/10/2000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19260950 B02 | 07/05/2000 | 07/10/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker working in a substation was replacing a jumper on a deenergized conductor. Protective grounds had not been installed, and the jumper was energized by induced current. The employee was electrocuted.
Keywords: PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, SUBSTATION, INDUCED CURRENT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302316088 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |