Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303084156 - Valley Electric Membership Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Valley Electric Membership Corporation
1725 Texas St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Mailing Address:
P.O. 659, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/26/2001
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 04/11/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100552231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| 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 | 19260955 A05 I | 02/26/2001 | 03/02/2001 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260955 A06 II | 02/26/2001 | 03/02/2001 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A utility crew was replacing an old utility pole. The supervisor on the crew was guiding the bottom of the new pole as it was moved into position. The top of the pole contacted an overhead power line, energizing a guy attached to the pole. The guy touched the supervisor's arm, and he was electrocuted.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, GUY, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303084156 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |