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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119956662 - Southern California Edison
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Southern California Edison
South Baker Ave North Of Acacia St.
Ontario, CA 91761
Mailing Address:
14660 Chestnut Street, Westmister, CA 92683
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/20/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102494440 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $57,375 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Current Penalty | $27,750 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $28,125 |
| 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 | Other | 29400004 | 09/20/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $375 | $750 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A02 | 09/20/2007 | 10/03/2007 | $750 | $3,375 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 29400002 A02 | 09/20/2007 | 10/03/2007 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Other | 29400006 H | 09/20/2007 | 10/03/2007 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3648 K | 09/20/2007 | 10/03/2007 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:54 a.m. on March 26, 2007, Employee #1, an apprentice lineman, and Employee #2, a journeyman lineman, were installing a new 12KV power line for two transformers that supplied the power to buildings. The employer specializes in the transmission and distribution of electric power to customers. Employee #1 was operating an Altec truck mounted articulating boom bucket, Unit Number 27580, to elevate himself high enough to drill holes in a new utility pole. The new utility pole was located next to an existing utility pole, which had exposed 12 KV energized conductors overhead. Employee #1 used a 120VAC corded electric drill motor that was powered through a grounded extension cord hooked to the bucket truck outlet to drill the holes. After completing his work, Employee #1 began lowering the truck mounted articulating boom bucket. As he maneuvered the bucket to pass through the gap between the overhead 12 KV exposed energized conductors and communication cables below, he contacted one of the exposed energized conductor. He was electrocuted and died. Employee #2, who was leaning against the left rear part of the bucket truck, experienced an electric shock on his right elbow.
Keywords: SHOCK, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELBOW, UTILITY POLE, AERIAL LIFT, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119956662 | Non Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers | ||
| 2 | 119956662 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |