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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304633530 - Pike Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Pike Electric, Inc.
8668 Chatsworth Hwy.
Ellijay, GA 30540
Mailing Address:
100 Pike Way, P.O. Box 868, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101281749 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/11/2003 | 04/30/2003 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/05/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/11/2003 | 04/17/2003 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | 06/05/2003 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Some employees were removing trees as part of a line-clearance operation. The trees were about 3 to 4 meters from an overhead power line. One partially uprooted pine tree was lodged against another tree to the east of the power line. The employees placed two come-alongs around the midsection of the lodged tree and anchored them to the north and east of the tree. One of the employees stood on the northeast side of the lodged tree and cut a notch at its base on the east side. The tree did not fall. The employee cut another notch 1.5 meters above the first cut. The tree apparently fell, and the lower section struck the employee on his leg while the upper section pinned the employee to the ground, crushing his left upper chest. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, LODGED TREE, CRUSHED, ELEC UTILITY WORK, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304633530 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |