Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310199344 - Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
501 34th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mailing Address:
4101 Wible Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313
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: 12/21/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362058927 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3648 O | 02/08/2008 | 02/18/2008 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/25/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on October 19, 2007, Employee #1, a journey lineman, was attempting to pull electric conductors from a deactivated feed to a building slated for demolition. Employee #1 tied a rope to the electric cable and then fastened the rope to the "D" ring in the bucket (Altec Model Number A0300, Unit Number 04J199). Employee #1 entered the single-man bucket on the lift. Employee #1 was wearing an approved safety harness. However, after entering the single-man bucket truck he did not fasten his lanyard to the "D" ring provided in the single-man bucket. Employee #1 started to pull the electric cable from the electric panel. The rope that was attached to the electric cable became unattached. Employee #1 was ejected from the bucket, and landed in the bed of the service truck. Employee #1 fell approximately 17 ft. and suffered a fractured wrist and other contusions. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: EJECTED, BOOM TRUCK, FRACTURE, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALL, AERIAL LIFT, CONTUSION, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310199344 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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