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Inspection: 311791115 - Capital Electric Line Builders, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita
Site Address:
Capital Electric Line Builders, Inc
2 Miles North Of Leavenworth Rd
Tonganoxie, KS 66086
Mailing Address:
1520 West 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 61101
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2008
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Commercial Constr
Case Closed: 02/09/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101344976 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 10/17/2008 | 02/15/2009 | $5,000 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260955 C12 I | 10/17/2008 | 02/15/2009 | $5,000 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 23, 2008, Employee #1 was operating a T75-2H/2 Hydraulic Bullwheel Tensioner (conductor stringing equipment), pulling electrical conductors at a field job site near Tonganoxie, Kansas. Employee #1 was standing on the platform at the operator's panel box; a coworker was on the ground next to Employee #1. Both employees noticed the electrical cables bouncing. Another coworker was working on a V- Grove machine when he noticed that the wire boat was uneven. Without warning, the T75-2H/2 Hydraulic Bullwheel Tensioner overturned on Employee #1, trapping him. Emergency Medical Services was called. A coworker unhooked the Digger truck from the V-Grove machine and lifted the Hydraulic Bullwheel Tensioner off Employee #1. CPR was administered until the emergency medical crew arrived. Employee #1 was killed due to crushing injuries.
Keywords:electric cable, pinned, machine operator, crushed, wire drawing machine, overturn
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311791115 | Fatality | Other | Electrical power installers and repairers |