TranslateInspection Detail
Inspection: 311867097 - Pg&E
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Sacramento
Site Address:
Pg&E
Samson Rd X E Chard Ave
Gerber, CA 96035
Mailing Address:
77 Beale St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Union Status: Union
SIC:6719
NAICS: 551112/Offices of Other Holding Companies
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Close Case:10/15/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102511615 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $23,620 |
| Current Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $23,620 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 32700001 C01 | 04/21/2009 | 04/24/2009 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 05/19/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 32700001 D01 | 04/21/2009 | 04/24/2009 | $560 | $560 | $0 | 05/19/2009 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 32700001 J | 04/21/2009 | 04/24/2009 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 05/19/2009 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on October 23, 2008, Employee #1, with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, was replacing a cross arm and installing open points for future construction. He was demonstrating to an apprentice lineman how to install and use a Safety Live Line Working Platform (i.e., "Diving Board"). While positioning himself on the working platform, Employee #1's platform rope failed, causing him to lose his balance and fall approximately 26 ft to the ground. He was hospitalized for a fractured pelvis and wrist. Witnesses reported that he had installed the platform and attached his secondary climbing belt to the platform rope before disconnecting his primary rope from the pole. A coworker reported that this particular work platform was used infrequently (approximately four to five times per year), that all equipment was in good working condition, and that Employee #1 was using the platform in accordance with company policy.
Keywords:fracture, lifeline, power line worker, electrician, lanyard, pelvis, fall, fall protection, elevated work plat, wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311867097 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |