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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310612221 - Tacoma Power
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tacoma Service Location, Tacoma, Wa
Site Address:
Tacoma Power
4810 Ne 28th St Alley Pole # Tp8525
Tacoma, WA 98409
Mailing Address:
Workers Comp Div 747 Market St Rm 1420, Tacoma, WA 98402
Union Status: Union
SIC:9311
NAICS: 921130/Public Finance Activities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2007
Emphasis: L:Euc
Case Closed: 07/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102367752 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 0450045506 | 05/29/2007 | 01/02/2007 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 06/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 17, Employee #1, a journeyman tree trimmer, was cutting a downed power pole. He and three coworkers were assigned to remove a large tree that had taken down the power lines and a power pole. The power crews had cut the power lines and made the area safe for the tree trimming crews working around the downed lines. Employee #1 and the coworkers removed approximately 8 ft of the pole. The middle section had communication lines attached, and the tree still had them trapped. A decision was made to cut the bottom of the pole, leaving the middle section with the communications lines attached floating above the ground. Employee #1 was on the ground cutting through the bottom of the downed pole with a chain saw. As he was finishing the cut, the 42-in. long piece of the power pole spun down and came back striking him. Employee #1 was hospitalized and died.
Keywords: HEAD, TREE FELLING, TREE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310612221 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |