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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314721911 - Calpine Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Calpine Corporation
2254 Applebutter Road
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Mailing Address:
500 Delaware Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height, L:Fall
Case Closed: 10/29/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101322303 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 A08 | 06/14/2011 | 06/14/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/06/2011 | - |
Investigation Summary
A supervisor at an electric power generation plant was working in an area that was undergoing work by a construction crew. The crew was rebuilding turbine chambers, which called for the removal of the roof of the building and all of the floor grates around the chamber. At the time of the accident, the work was almost completed, and about 90 percent of the floor grates had been replaced. According to a surveillance camera, the employee had climbed a 4.6-meter ladder to reach the area, apparently gated, where he was assigned to replace a spark rod. He fell through a floor opening, 6.1 meters above grade, and sustained massive head trauma. He died of his injuries. The work habit of this individual was to shut the gate before removing his gloves. The employee was found still wearing his gloves and with the spark rod still in his pocket.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, MAINTENANCE, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, CATWALK, FALL, FLOOR OPENING, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314721911 | Fatality | Fracture | Electrical and electronic technicians |