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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315739128 - Irby Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Irby Construction Company
Hwy. 15 And Hwy. 24
Sandersville, GA 31082
Mailing Address:
817 South State Street, Jackson, MS 39215
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/2012
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 01/31/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101283950 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/03/2012 | 04/27/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/24/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 A02 I | 04/03/2012 | 04/27/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/24/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 N03 | 04/03/2012 | 04/27/2012 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/24/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:03 a.m.on October 6, 2011, Employee #1 was electrocuted while changing out the guys on a power transmission line. Employee #1 was working on a tower from the ground. Employee #1 completed the work on that tower and consent was given from the ground's foreman, to disconnect the ground line using the hot stick gun stick. While attempting to remove the ground line static electricity was created, as the end of the ground clamp came loose from the tower. In an attempt to keep the cable away from his body, Employee #1's hand made contact with the cable, causing an electrocution. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315739128 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians' apprentices |