Utility System Construction

NarrativeOn July 22, 2019, Employees #1 and #2, employed by a water utility company, were replacing a fire hydrant located at the intersection of two residential streets. The fire hydrant had been previously struck and damaged by a vehicle. As they worked, an automobile drove through the work area, first striking Employee #1, then running over Employee #2, and finally stopping with Employee #2 pinned underneath the vehicle. Employee #2, who sustained multiple blunt force trauma injuries, was killed. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for his injuries.

NarrativeAt 5:34 p.m. on April 22, 2019, an employee was pulling the hoist cable of a Soilmec SR-30 Hydraulic Rotary Rig, with a pair of shakeout hook spreaders attached to the weight ball hook, to hook up a large metal pipe sleeve. The employee was killed when he pulled the hoist cable into a 13kV overhead high voltage power line and was electrocuted.

NarrativeAt 5:34 p.m. on April 22, 2019, an employee was pulling the hoist cable of a Soilmec SR-30 Hydraulic Rotary Rig, with a pair of shakeout hook spreaders attached to the weight ball hook, to hook up a large metal pipe sleeve. The employee was killed when he pulled the hoist cable into a 13kV overhead high voltage power line and was electrocuted.