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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303946529 - Tampa Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Tampa Electric Company
11th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33601
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 111, Tampa, FL 33601
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/11/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102328861 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100269 L02 | 04/27/2001 | 05/03/2001 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/18/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 N02 | 04/27/2001 | 05/03/2001 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/18/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was on a stepladder in a substation, replacing damaged bolts on disconnect switches on a 7620-volt power line. As he was checking the disconnect switch for tightness, a coworker closed the disconnect using a switch stick. The power line worker, who was touching energized parts of the switch, was electrocuted.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303946529 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |