Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 127275.015 - Power line worker is electrocuted working on utility pole

Accident Summary Nr: 127275.015 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 06/24/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1480625.015	06/24/2020	4911	221122	145685 - Duke Energy Carolinas, Llc

Abstract: On June 24, 2020, an employee was working for an electric utility. He had been dispatched to repair a broken utility pole. He came into contact with an overhead power line energized at 7,200 volts. He received an electric shock, and he was electrocuted.

Keywords: Crane, E GI III (unsafe position), Elec Utility Work, Electric Shock, Electrical, Electrocuted, Overhead Power Line, Power Line Worker, Protective Grounding, Utility Pole

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1480625.015	34	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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