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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 936787.015 - Track Utilities Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Track Utilities Llc
2520 Yards North Of Currie Ln. And Northstar Rd.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Mailing Address:
441 W. Corporate Dr., Meridian, ID 83642
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2013
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec
Case Closed: 01/06/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 848588 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 19260950 C01 | 11/05/2013 | 01/06/2014 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260955 A05 I | 11/05/2013 | 01/06/2014 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19260955 A06 II | 11/05/2013 | 01/06/2014 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:18 p.m. on August 29, 2013, Employee #1 and #2 were placing wooden utility pole guard structures in the ground for the construction of supports for stringing electrical lines. Employee #2 was guiding the bottom of a wooden utility pole that was being supported by a Nesco GT 300 with a Terex Commander 6060 digger derrick utility truck. Employee #2 lost control of the wooden utility pole causing the wooden utility pole to swing, with the upper portion contacting the 138,000 volt electrical lines. Employee #1 rushed in to assist Employee #2 as the pole was swinging, and touched the pole as it contacted the power line and received an electrical shock, killing Employee #1. Employee #2 received an electrical shock causing burns to his hands, feet and upper body. Both employees were transported to a local hospital by emergency services. Employee #1 was pronounced dead and Employee #2 was transported by life flight for treatment of electrical shock, burns and ultimate amputation.
Keywords: Amputation, Burn, Digger/Derrick, Electric Shock, Electrical, Foot, Hand, Power Lines, Struck Against, Utility Pole
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 936787.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical Power-Line | |
| 2 | 936787.015 | 21 | M | Fatality |