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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309061356 - Vectren Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Vectren Corporation
4538 Sierra Dr.
Boonville, IN 47601
Mailing Address:
One Vectren Place, Evansville, IN 47708
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100991074 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 2200080101 | 03/08/2006 | 04/03/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100180 H03 IB | 03/08/2006 | 04/03/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19100269 C | 03/08/2006 | 04/03/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02003 | Serious | 19100269 P02 I | 03/08/2006 | 04/03/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/30/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On January 2, 2006, Employee #1 and two coworkers were using a Pitman Panther pole-setting machine to move a ground-mounted transformer. Employee #1 was standing next to the machine, guiding the machine operator, when the transformer moved as it was being lifted, This caused the pole-setting machine to shift, tip in the mud, and roll over onto Employee #1. He died at the scene.
Keywords: SIGNALMAN, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, OVERTURN, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309061356 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |