Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 129308.015 - Electric utility employee contacts hydraulic line with batte

Accident Summary Nr: 129308.015 -- Report ID: 0950647 -- Event Date: 04/14/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1474981.015	05/13/2020		238210	Outsource Utility Contractor Corp

Abstract: At approximately 12:15 p.m. on April 14, 2020, employees, working for a utility contractor, were in the process of replacing a deteriorated pole. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were in an aerial bucket lift transferring the communication line. Employee #1 was working on cutting a bolt from the pole with a battery-powered saw. Employee #1 cut through the bolt and, due to downward force, contacted the hydraulic line connected to the controls of the bucket. Employee #1 grabbed the ruptured hydraulic line and attempted to minimize the leak using a hand. The hydraulic pressure caused the fluid to be injected into the hand. Employee #2 shut off the hydraulic tool circuit and boomed down. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for a puncture and swelling on the right hand.

Keywords: Bucket Truck, Construction, Elec Utility Work, Electric Saw, Electrical, Hand, Hydraulic, Hydraulic Fluid, Injected, Injection, Puncture, Swelling, Utility, Utility Pole

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1474981.015	26	M	Hospitalized injury		Electrical Power-Line

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