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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309537819 - Rusk County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Rusk County Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Cr 166
Clayton, TX 75637
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1169, Henderson, TX 75653
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100783695 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Current Penalty | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,250 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 10/11/2006 | 10/16/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 11/02/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100135 A02 | 10/11/2006 | 10/16/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/02/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 J02 I | 10/11/2006 | 10/16/2006 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | 11/02/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 10/11/2006 | 10/16/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 11/02/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100269 M03 II | 10/11/2006 | 10/16/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/02/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A foreman for a power line crew was looking for damaged overhead power lines. Upon finding a jumper hanging down from a power line at a utility pole, the employee climbed the pole to make repairs. He was not wearing a hardhat or rubber insulating gloves. While working on the energized jumper, he contacted an energized part and received an electric shock and severe burns on his hands, chest, abdomen, back, and right foot. The injured employee was transported to a medical center, where he underwent medical treatment, but later died from his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309537819 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |