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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305908568 - Hopkinsville Electric System
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Hopkinsville Electric System
4th And Linda Court
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Mailing Address:
1820 East 9th Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/29/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101866663 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 338003101 A | 09/05/2003 | 09/24/2003 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 09/29/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Two electric equipment repairers were installing a ground wire on a new 45-foot utility pole. One was holding the ground wire in his left hand and taking it up the pole in an aerial lift, when his left shoulder came into contact with a primary power line energized at 7,200 volts. The bucket he was in became caught in the primary wires until rescuers brought it down. He was then transported to Jennie Stewart Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Neither employee was wearing personal protective equipment, and the power lines were not covered with insulating equipment.
Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, AERIAL LIFT, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305908568 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |