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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304182827 - Allegheny Power
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh
Site Address:
Allegheny Power
Route 981, Bell Township
Salina, PA 15680
Mailing Address:
2127 Kenneth Avenue, Arnold, PA 15068
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/25/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361075450 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| 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 A02 III | 01/14/2002 | 01/17/2002 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/07/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 01/14/2002 | 02/10/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/07/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 L03 | 01/14/2002 | 02/10/2003 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/07/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VI | 01/14/2002 | 01/17/2002 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/07/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working as a utility lineworker. As he was repairing a downed deenergized 12-kilovolt distribution line from the ground, a crossarm on a utility pole broke, and the 12-kilovolt line went up and into an energized 25-kilovolt line. The 12-kilovolt line was energized, and Employee #1 was electrocuted. Two other employees were injured, but there was no mention of them on the injury line.
Keywords:e gi iii, overhead power line, electrical, power line worker, electrocuted, struck against, e ptd, elec utility work, utility pole, unstable position
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304182827 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |