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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312754757 - C.W. Wright Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
C.W. Wright Construction Company
600 Ramouth Church Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3810, Chester, VA 23831
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100921857 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | Other | VAC004001 | 05/18/2009 | 05/21/2009 | $3,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/26/2009 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260955 A06 I | 05/18/2009 | 05/21/2009 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/26/2009 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was installing a new 40 utility pole to replace an older utility pole. He was using a boom truck with a claw attached to the end of the boom to set the pole into place. The pole was elevated with a winch that was attached to the boom and the pole was to be placed inside the claw when it reached a suitable height. After elevating the pole, it rested on the outside of the claw and had to be maneuvered to be placed inside the claw. Employee #1 placed his unprotected hands on the pole to maneuver it, causing the top of the pole to come into contact with the hose shielding the overhead 19,900 Volt power line. As a result of the contact, Employee #1 was electrocuted.
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, BOOM, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITY POLE, WINCH, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312754757 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |