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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104616859 - Nevada Power Company
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Nevada Power Company
Tower #248/3, 3 1/2 Mi S Of Lake Mead Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89115
Mailing Address:
P O Box 230, Las Vegas, NV 89151
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/05/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 36063329 |
Investigation Summary
A three-person power line crew (a supervisor, a journeyman power line worker, and an apprentice) was assigned to work on a power transmission tower because of some electromagnetic interference in the area. The power line worker and the apprentice were on the tower, and the supervisor was on the ground. They were working on the highest peak on the tower, replacing hardware on the shield wire. The employees had followed all safety rules and were wearing protective clothing. They had grounded the tower with a grounding cable; however, the clamp became dislodged from tower frame. The power line worker was electrocuted by induced voltage on the shield wire or the tower.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, INDUCED CURRENT, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TRANSMISSION TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104616859 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |