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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311269179 - Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison)
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison)
Lehnenberg Rd & 611
Reigelsville, PA 18077
Mailing Address:
2121 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18042
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: 04/21/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101321644 |
| 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 | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,925 |
| 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 | 19100269 C | 05/06/2008 | 08/01/2008 | $2,925 | $4,500 | $0 | 05/28/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 A02 III | 05/06/2008 | 06/02/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/28/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On March 9, 2008, Employee #1 was working on a phase conductor from a 4,800-volt delta-connected distribution line that had come down during a storm. He had already attached one conductor, and he was attempting to attach a second conductor, when it became caught up in debris. Employee #1 picked up the line lying in the road with his bare hands and was electrocuted.
Keywords: E GI II, STORM, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, PPE, GLOVE, ELECTROCUTED, ELEC UTILITY WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311269179 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |