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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120206859 - Smud
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Smud
Madison Ave Near Mariposa
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 15830, B-203, Sacramento, CA 95852
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/29/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102510260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | 29400007 D01 A | 12/01/2008 | 12/04/2008 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $0 | 12/10/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 5002 | 12/01/2008 | 12/04/2008 | $0 | $6,750 | $0 | 12/10/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4999 B01 | 12/01/2008 | 12/04/2008 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/10/2008 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 31, 2008, Employee #1 was part of a SMUD crew that was removing a broken utility pole and installing a new one. The utility pole was sheared off when it was struck by a vehicle. The broken pole was supported by the overhead wires attached to the crossbar. A coworker had placed pole guides around the top of the broken pole. The broken pole was not attached to the winch line of the Digger Derrick. A coworker was on the new pole and removed the last bolt that connected the broken pole to the crossbar and wires. The broken pole fell and struck Employee #1. He suffered a fractured right shoulder, four fractured ribs, a fractured cheek bone and a severe concussion. He was hospitalized for one week for treatment of his injuries.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CROSSARM, ELEC UTILITY WORK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, UTILITY POLE, WINCH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120206859 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Telephone line installers and repairers |