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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305957730 - Concordia Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Concordia Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Hwy 777
Nebo, LA 71432
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 98 (1865 Us Hwy 84 West), Jonesville, LA 71343
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 07/09/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100553908 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 04/30/2003 | 05/06/2003 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260950 C01 I | 04/30/2003 | 05/06/2003 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260950 C01 II | 04/30/2003 | 05/06/2003 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260952 B02 | 04/30/2003 | 05/06/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 7, 2003, Employee #1, a service lineman, was assisting in the construction of a new transmission line. He was elevated approximately 35 ft in a bucket truck while holding a transmission cable above a road. The cable became energized after contacting a shoe and jumper from a 14,400-volt energized transmission line. Employee #1 was electrocuted. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later prononced dead. Employee #1 was not wearing rubber insulated gloves rated for the voltage involved.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, POWER LINE WORKER, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305957730 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |