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Accident Summary Nr: 105151.015 - Employee removing steel pole's grounds incurs electric shock

Accident Summary Nr: 105151.015 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 04/21/2018
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1312787.01504/30/2018237130Chapman Construction Company, Lp

Abstract: At 3:30 p.m. on April 21, 2018, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working from the basket of an aerial lift and installing new grounds to a steel pole. As he removed the old grounds, he sustained a 138-kilovolt electric shock from induced voltage. The electrical current moved through his body and exited under his right shoulder. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for electric shock-related injuries.

Keywords: Aerial Lift, Burn, Construction, Electric Shock, Electrical Work, Grounding Electrode, Induced Current, Metal Pole, Shoulder, Torso
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Powerline, transmission line Maintenance or repair  

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1312787.015 32 M Hospitalized injury Electricians' apprentices

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