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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305834038 - George J. Grove & Son, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
George J. Grove & Son, Incorporated
1925 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
Mailing Address:
1219 Manheim Pike, P.O. Box 282, Lancaster, PA 17608
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 06/11/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360161749 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
| 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 | 19261053 B12 | 10/21/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $1,300 | $2,100 | $0 | 11/13/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 10/21/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $1,300 | $2,100 | $0 | 11/13/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 10/21/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 10/21/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19261060 A01 III | 10/21/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $1,300 | $2,100 | $0 | 11/13/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/21/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/13/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:20 p.m. on September 20, 2002, Employee was carrying an aluminum extension ladder that was extended approximately 24 ft 2-1/2 in. As he was moving, the ladder contacted a 7,200-volt, 24 ft 5 in. high overhead power line. Three coworkers were at the site; none of them witnessed the accident but they responded when they heard Employee #1 yell and saw the ladder fall. He was transported by ambulance to Lancaster General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 12:50 p.m.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, EXTENSION LADDER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, METAL LADDER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305834038 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |