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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310780499 - R/S Electric Utility Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
R/S Electric Utility Services, Inc.
15598 286th Road
Atchison, KS 66002
Mailing Address:
302 Messanie St., St. Joseph, MO 64502
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2007
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Commercial Constr, S:Electrical
Case Closed: 01/31/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101344695 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19260550 A04 | 12/19/2007 | 12/28/2007 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260950 C01 | 12/19/2007 | 12/24/2007 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 20, 2007, Employee #1 and two coworkers were installing a new power line. A line truck was used to dig the hole for a new pole; the hole was located beneath an existing 7,200-volt primary service line. The crew was attempting to screw in a ground anchor, which was positioned at an angle on the truck. Employee #1 was holding the anchor and guiding it into the newly dug hole when the pole claws on the truck boom contacted the overhead line. He was electrocuted. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TRUCK BOOM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310780499 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |