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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314220336 - Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Saw Mill Road
Essex, VT 05451
Mailing Address:
42 Wescom Road, Johnson, VT 05656
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/31/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Bloodborne, S:Workzone Safety
Case Closed: 06/01/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102061900 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $29,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,400 |
| Current Penalty | $29,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,400 |
| 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 | 09/18/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | - | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 C | 09/18/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | - | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 D02 IIB1 | 09/18/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | - | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 H01 | 09/18/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | - | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 L02 | 09/18/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | - | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100269 A03 | 09/18/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was dispatched to shut power down, so a tree trimming crew could clear brush and branches from power lines. Employee #1 then engaged in replacing a cut out switch on the same pole. Employee #1 completed replacement of a cut out switch, lowered all tools to ground, was set to come down from pole when he came into contact with a live conductor, Employee #1 was found unresponsive had to be rescued from pole by a coworker, lowered to ground. All efforts were made to revive Employee #1 at the scene, but was pronounced dead at the by the emergency team when they arrived.
Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, TREE, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314220336 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |