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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 62829.015 - Thompson Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Thompson Electric, Inc.
3400 Geyers Chapel Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Mailing Address:
49 Northmoreland Ave., Munroe Falls, OH 44262
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 47684 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 98928 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,200 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 11/22/2011 | 12/07/2011 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/13/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 11/22/2011 | 12/06/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/13/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260952 C01 | 11/22/2011 | 12/06/2011 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/13/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260955 A05 I | 11/22/2011 | 12/06/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 12/13/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on May 25, 2011, the operator of the digger derrick (Pitman unit Model Number M50-H4T, Serial Number 1082-0306) was manipulating a winch with an auger in an unprotected/exposed energized circuit (distribution line 7200V) in order to dig a new hole for a new pole. After setting up a digger derrick truck to perform a pole-setting operation, Employee #1 was standing approximately 4 feet from the digger derrick while the operator of the digger derrick manipulated an auger into position in order to dig a hole for the installation of a new electric utility pole. According to witness statements, the winch/auger came close to the energized distribution line, causing an arc that lasted about 5 seconds. At that point, Employee #1 fell to the ground. CPR attemps by coworkers were not successful.
Keywords: Digger/Derrick, Electrical
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62829.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Electrical power installers and repairers |