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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310936042 - Irby Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Irby Construction Co.
4297 Hwy F
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
Mailing Address:
817 S. State St., Jackson, MS 39201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2008
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 01/06/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100003862 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19260955 C07 III | 05/08/2008 | 06/04/2008 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 06/02/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was removing equipment, hardware, and conductors under tension. The knot tied to the dolly holding the conductor slipped and released the tension on the conductor. The conductor flew in the air, and the wire grip came off the conductor and struck the power line worker in the head. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, POWER LINE WORKER, UNSECURED, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310936042 | Fatality | Concussion | Electrical power installers and repairers |