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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305098568 - Earth Exploration Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Earth Exploration Inc
I-90 Eastbound, 16.6 Mile Marker
Gary, IN 46403
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362663361 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 09/06/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $1,850 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 09/06/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260020 B03 | 09/06/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 09/06/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $1,850 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260550 A15 III | 09/06/2002 | 09/10/2002 | $1,850 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 20, 2002, Employee #1 was driving a drill rig with an attached 28 ft boom along the berm of I-90 eastbound near the mile 16 mile marker. As it passed underneath some power lines, the boom struck one or more of the lines, causing a bright flash. When Employee #1 stepped of the rig to investigate, he was electrocuted.
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, CLEARANCE, ELECTRIC ARC, HIGHWAY, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305098568 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, heavy |