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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1512499.015 - Powersouth Energy Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Powersouth Energy Cooperative
2043 Co Rd 453
Kinston, AL 36453
Mailing Address:
Po Box 550, Andalusia, AL 36420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/02/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1727058 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,290 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,290 |
| Current Penalty | $8,290 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,290 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 A02 II E | 07/01/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $8,290 | $8,290 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 C02 | 07/01/2021 | 07/14/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on January 28, 2021, an Employee #1 and Employee #2 were installing jumpers on the middle phase of 115-kV electrical transmission lines. The employees were conducting live-line barehanded work, they had installed one side of the jumper and were cutting the second side to length when an arc flash occurred. Employee #1 and Employee #2 suffered electric shock, resulting in 2nd an 3rd degree burns to hands and face as well as internal injuries. Both employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electric Shock, Electrical, Installing, Internal Injuries, Wire Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1512499.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers | |
| 2 | 1512499.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |