Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307051029 - Pike Electric, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Pike Electric, Inc
12607 Kavanaugh Lane
Bowie, MD 20715
Mailing Address:
P O Box 168, 100 Pike Way, Mount Airy, NC 27030
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: 10/20/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/25/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102355260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 1 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,050 |
| Current Penalty | $18,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,500 |
| 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 I | 11/14/2003 | 12/17/2003 | $0 | $5,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 L01 | 11/14/2003 | 11/19/2003 | $0 | $5,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 R01 III | 11/14/2003 | 11/19/2003 | $0 | $5,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 R01 IV | 11/14/2003 | 11/19/2003 | $5,000 | $5,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 R01 VI | 11/14/2003 | 12/17/2003 | $5,000 | $5,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100269 R07 I | 11/14/2003 | 11/19/2003 | $5,000 | $3,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100269 R08 | 11/14/2003 | 11/19/2003 | $3,500 | $5,150 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19100269 A02 VII | 11/14/2003 | 12/17/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/09/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On September 20, 2003, Employee #1 was boosted by a coworker into a tree to remove a limb from a 7,620 volt overhead power line. He was using a hand saw to cut the branch when he contacted the power line. Employee #1 was electrocuted and then fell approximately 25 ft to the ground.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, SAW, FALL, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307051029 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, heavy |
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