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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306628348 - Portland General Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Portland General Electric Company
Merlo Rd Between 158th And 170th
Aloha, OR 97006
Mailing Address:
1wtc 0606 121 Sw Salmon St, Portland, OR 97204
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/2004
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 N02 | 07/02/2003 | 07/08/2003 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 07/02/2003 | 07/08/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100269 P04 II | 07/02/2003 | 07/08/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 29, 2003, Employee #1 was an apprentice lineman and was working on a utility pole. The high voltage power lines had been deenergized but not grounded. A voltage generated from the high voltage transmission lines above the work area was induced on the deenergized lines. When Employee #1 climbed around the cross arm with the deenergized lines, his shoulder contacted the line. He was shocked. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment of his electrical shock.
Keywords: SHOCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CURRENT LEAKAGE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306628348 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |