Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310992425 - Mastec North America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Mastec North America, Inc.
Ga Hwy 188 And Patten Coolidge Rd.
Coolidge, GA 31738
Mailing Address:
5380 Capital Circle N W, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 11/27/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100904275 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,600 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/09/2009 | 01/09/2010 | $6,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260955 A06 I | 09/09/2009 | 01/09/2010 | $6,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260955 C05 | 09/09/2009 | 01/09/2010 | $6,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260955 C07 III | 09/09/2009 | 10/05/2009 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260955 C12 II | 09/09/2009 | 10/05/2009 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On March 10, 2009, two employees were at ground level pulling three-phase electrical lines above energized power lines that were covered with insulation. When the lines being installed became slack, they contacted the energized lines. Employee #1 was electrocuted. The other employee was treated at a burn center for electric shock injuries.
Keywords: INSTALLING, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310992425 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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