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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304969058 - Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
242 24th Ave. N.W.
Norman, OK 73070
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1208, Norman, OK 73070
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/08/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100642933 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 I | 06/30/2003 | 07/17/2003 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 06/30/2003 | 07/17/2003 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on March 27, 2003, a crew of four lineworkers was finishing the scheduled changeout of three oil-filled circuit reclosures (or reclosers) on a utility pole. Employee #1 and another lineman were in the baskets of two aerial trucks. While replacing a jumper connector on the center phase reclosure's load side, Employee #1 dropped the "C" connector from the basket. A district lineman looked for the connector in the grass. In the meantime, another district lineman, who was working with Employee #1 and was in charge of the crew, tossed another "C" connector up to Employee #1. As he attempted to catch the connector, Employee #1 came into contact with energized parts on the roadside phase. He received an electric shock and burns, and he was hospitalized for his injuries. On April 3, 2003, Employee #1 suffered a cardiac arrest and died.
Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, CARDIAC ARREST, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304969058 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |