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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314095373 - Georgia Power Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Georgia Power Co.
1010 Bruce Ln
Tifton, GA 31754
Mailing Address:
1010 Bruce Ln., Tifton, GA 31754
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2011
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 06/03/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100905009 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 M03 II | 02/08/2012 | 03/05/2012 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/05/2012 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On August 9, 2011, Employee #1 and two coworkers were responding to a down power line. During a bad storm, the lightening struck and burned a conductor that fell to the ground. The crew was making the repair. Two of the employees were working from a bucket and Employee #1 was located on the ground. Employee #1 decided to lift one side of the down line and start pulling on it to determine how much line was need to attached the lines together. As he pulled on the line, the other end of the line was still attached to the power pole and contacted the jumper, electrically shocking Employee #1. He was transported to a medical center, where he was pronounced dead by electrocution.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, REPAIR, POWER LINE WORKER, PPE, ELECTROCUTED, LIVE-LINE TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314095373 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |