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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312119639 - Northeast Texas Power, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Northeast Texas Power, Ltd.
Cr 3343
Joaquin, TX 75954
Mailing Address:
3163 Fm 499, Cumby, TX 75433
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100784552 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19260100 A | 06/29/2009 | 07/08/2009 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/21/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260453 B02 V | 06/29/2009 | 07/08/2009 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/21/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260950 C01 | 06/29/2009 | 07/08/2009 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/21/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19260952 A01 | 06/29/2009 | 07/08/2009 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/21/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19260952 A02 | 06/29/2009 | 07/08/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/21/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an electrical lineman, was working from an aerial lift bucket truck approximately 38 ft above the ground. Employee #1 was electrocuted when he was connecting a neutral line to a junction pole only thirty (30) inches beneath an exposed energized (7,200 volts) primary line. Employee #1 suffered an electric shock and was electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312119639 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |