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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1749736.015 - Complete Power Pole Inspection Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Complete Power Pole Inspection Inc
34.14379 N, 102.62150 W 2586 E. Highway 84
Muleshoe, TX 79347
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 626, Littlefield, TX 79339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541990/ All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2165395 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,517 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,517 |
| Current Penalty | $14,517 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,517 |
| 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 D02 I | 09/26/2024 | 10/25/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/30/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 L03 III | 09/26/2024 | 10/25/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/30/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 L04 II B | 09/26/2024 | 10/25/2024 | $4,839 | $4,839 | $0 | 10/30/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on May 20, 2024, a crew of four from Complete Power Pole Inspection, Inc., employed by the City of Lubbock, was preparing to reenergize power pole 0CR2 as part of their inspection and maintenance of powerlines running to water pumps. While being lifted in a bucket truck, Employee #1 came into contact with a live overhead power line, resulting in an electrical shock. The employee was immediately electrocuted and pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining three crew members were present at the scene but were not injured. Emergency medical services were called to the site, and the incident was reported to relevant authorities.
Keywords: Bucket Truck, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Lift, Maintenance, Overhead Power Line, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1749736.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |