Powered by GoogleTranslate

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 106457.015 - Power line worker is shocked and burned

Accident Summary Nr: 106457.015 -- Report ID: 0336000 -- Event Date: 06/06/2018
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1321871.01506/12/2018238210Thompson Electric, Inc.

Abstract: At 7:10 p.m. on June 6, 2018, Employee #1, employed by an electrical services company, was working on electrical power lines following a power outage. The electrical utility company did not ensure that the power was switched off where the employee was working. Employee #1 received an electric shock and electrical burns. He was transported to the hospital, admitted, and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: Burn, Construction, Elec Utility Work, Electric Shock, Electrical Work, Lockout/Tagout, Power Line Worker, Power Lines, Unguarded Live Parts
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Powerline, transmission line Other   25

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1321871.015 32 M Hospitalized injury Electrical and electronic technicians Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Other Activities-Installing Ornamental And Archite
Fatality Cause:

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close