Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 118269.015 - Employee incurs electrical burns on arms and face when metal
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1417801.015 | 07/24/2019 | 238320 | Doug Lipham |
Abstract: At 11:30 a.m. on July 24, 2019, Employee #1 and his coworker were using extension poles attached to paint rollers to paint the south side wall of the multistory building from the roof. Employee #1 was using an approximately 5-foot-long metal extension attached to a paint roller. Employee #1 and his coworker were working approximately 3 feet from a 7,200-volt power distribution line. As employee #1 was painting up and down, the metal extension attached to his paint roller contacted the power distribution line, causing electrical shock/burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat severe electrical burns to both arms and face.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1417801.015 | 19 | M | Hospitalized injury |
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