Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315026732 - Western Line Builders, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office

Inspection Nr: 315026732

Report ID: 1032500

Date Opened: 01/14/2011

Site Address:
Western Line Builders, Inc.
1 1/2 Miles West On Hwy 20
Carey, ID 83320

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 614, Wells, NV 89835

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1623

NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/11/2011

Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical

Case Closed: 04/11/2011

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	200251197	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200232569

Event: 01/04/2011

Employee Is Shocked after Contacting Overhead Conductor

On January 4, 2011, a journeyman lineman employed by a transmission line contractor made contact with a 20 KV overhead conductor while prepping to relocate an upgraded pole mounted disconnect/lightening arrestor assembly. The employee was hospitalized for shock treatment.

Keywords: SHOCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315026732			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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