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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3029436 - Ruby Collins Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Ruby Collins Inc
1200 Queens Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
Mailing Address:
P O Box 19306, Charlotte, NC 28219
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/23/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360767669 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| Current Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| 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 | 10/13/1986 | 10/16/1986 | $360 | $360 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A HITACHI BACKHOE (NUMBER UH261) WAS BEING USED TO MOVE A METAL PIPE. AN EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING THE PIPE TO GUIDE IT INTO POSITION. THE BOOM OF THE BACKHOE CAME TOO CLOSE TO A 7200-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CAUSING AN ELECTRIC ARC. THE EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE PIPE WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION WAS QUICKLY PROVIDED BY OTHERS ON THE SITE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REVIVED AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, WHERE HE WAS RELEASED AFTER 3 DAYS.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3029436 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Construction trades, n.e.c. |