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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305953333 - Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilmington Area Office
Site Address:
Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc.
94 Iron Branch Road
Dagsboro, DE 19939
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 600, Greenwood, DE 19950
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 07/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100410901 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $13,300 |
| Current Penalty | $4,375 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $7,875 |
| 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 III | 06/10/2008 | 07/13/2008 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 A02 VII | 06/10/2008 | 07/13/2008 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 G01 | 06/10/2008 | 07/13/2008 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 G02 V | 06/10/2008 | 06/18/2008 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 L02 I | 06/10/2008 | 06/18/2008 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 06/10/2008 | 06/13/2008 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 7, 2008, Employee #1 was working as a lineman for Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc. He was on call, and he got a call to bypass a faulty meter at a residence in Dagsboro, DE. Employee #1 went to the house and disconnected the incoming power (two 120-volt lines) before removing the meter and installing a temporary bypass in place of the meter. He then went back up in the aerial lift and restored the power by reattaching the two lines. Employee #1 was electrocuted when he contacted the two connections with his hands. It is believed that Employee #1 contacted the wires as he was pushing them away from the bucket before descending. Employee #1 was not wearing insulated gloves, insulated sleeves, or fall protection at the time of the accident, and he was working alone.
Keywords: E GI II, BOOM TRUCK, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, PPE, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC METER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305953333 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |