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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1640791.015 - Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative Inc.
Pole 6d4y33-8-1, Private Rd 1275
Pedro, OH 45659
Mailing Address:
4848 State Rt. 325, Patriot, OH 45658
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/29/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1981073 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,188 |
| Current Penalty | $42,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,188 |
| 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 | 19100269 L03 III A | 04/18/2023 | 02/26/2024 | $10,938 | $10,938 | $0 | 05/04/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 M03 II | 04/18/2023 | 02/26/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 05/04/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100269 M03 VII | 04/18/2023 | 02/26/2024 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 05/04/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100269 N05 | 04/18/2023 | 02/26/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/04/2023 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:16 a.m. on December 23, 2022, an apprentice lineman was making repairs to a downed power line. Prior to making the line repair, the disconnect switches supplying 7,200 volts were not rendered open and tagged, the lines were not tested to verify the absence of voltage, and protective ground jumpers were not installed on the primary conductor and neutral. The employee contacted the downed power line and was electrocuted.
Keywords: Contact, Disconnecting Means, Electric Conductor, Electrocuted, High Voltage, Inexperience, Lockout/Tagout, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Protective Grounding, Rubber, Testing
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1640791.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |