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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307442293 - Pike Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Pike Electric
1216 Easley Bridge Road
Greenville, SC 29606
Mailing Address:
Pob 868, Mt. 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: 10/19/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100375237 |
Investigation Summary
On September 7, 2004, Employee #1, a Class C lineman, was instructed by his foreman to replace a stinger that had broken loose from a transformer during a storm. He climbed an electrical pole and was disconnecting the stinger when a gust of wind swung it toward him. The stinger struck Employee #1, electrocuting him. The foreman had told Employee #1 to disconnect the power before trying to replace the stinger.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, REPAIR, POWER LINE WORKER, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC UTILITY WORK, STRUCK BY, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307442293 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |