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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305178220 - Calpine Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Calpine Corporation
Hermiston Power Project, 78910 Simplot Rd
Hermiston, OR 97838
Mailing Address:
50 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3822
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101630671 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on or about March 3, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 were using a postable winch to lower an aviation lamp that had become unsynchronized from the top of a 195 ft tower. Employee #1 connected the lowering wire to the winch, but apparently did not made a positive and secure connection. He was starting to lower the lamp when the connection came apart, and the lamp fell toward the two employees, who were on a platform at the 130 ft level. Employee #2 attempted to push the falling lamp and supporting cage away from Employee #1, but was struck by part of it, fracturing his left arm. Employee #1 was directly below the approximately 65 lb assembly. He was struck on the head and was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, TOWER, WINCH, FRACTURE, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, ARM, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305178220 | Occupation not reported |