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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312247869 - Eastern Construction & Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Manhattan Area Office
Site Address:
Eastern Construction & Electric, Inc.
United States Army Garrison Fort Hamilton
Brooklyn, NY 11252
Mailing Address:
18 Georgetown Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4931
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 08/26/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102449881 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 19100269 A02 III | 12/05/2008 | 12/09/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 B01 | 12/05/2008 | 12/13/2008 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 M03 I | 12/05/2008 | 12/09/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 M03 V | 12/05/2008 | 12/09/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 M03 V | 12/05/2008 | 12/09/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100269 A02 VII | 12/05/2008 | 12/13/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/19/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 21, 2008, Employee # 1 and Employee #2, electricians, were preparing to change out high-voltage electrical lines on a utility pole. A new utility pole was placed beside the old pole so that the existing high-voltage lines could be attached. Earlier in the day, Employee #1 and Employee #2 cut power to the electric lines leading to the utility pole that was to be worked on. At around 10:30 a.m., Employee #1 was elevating himself in an aerial lift when his shoulder came in contact with an electric line. Employee #2 brought Employee #1 to the ground and administered CPR. Employee #1 did not respond and had been electrocuted. Neither Employee #1 nor #2 performed any testing prior to approaching the high-voltage electric lines. The electricians failed to disconnect all of the jumpers at the pole down the line from the one they were preparing to work on. A jumper crossed from one side of the pole to the other to electrically connect the lines. A single jumper remained connected, which left one of the lines energized. Employee #1 came in contact with that line.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312247869 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |