Inspection Detail

Inspection: 302318290 - Garnet Electric Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office

Inspection Nr: 302318290

Report ID: 0418300

Date Opened: 01/05/1999

Site Address:
Garnet Electric Inc.
Near Mary'S Chapel Church
Lexington, AL 35648

Mailing Address:
1615 State St., Sheffield, AL 35660

Union Status: Union

SIC:1731

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/05/1999

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/08/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101270486

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201270626

Event: 12/27/1998

ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Three power line workers were working on a downed overhead power line. The line was initially deenergized. One of the employees was electrocuted when the line was energized from a remote location.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302318290			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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