Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 135138.015 - One employee is killed and two are shocked while installing

Accident Summary Nr: 135138.015 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 04/14/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1525260.015	04/14/2021	5191	424910	148893 - Harvey Fertilizer And Gas Co.

Abstract: On April 14, 2021, Employee #1, Employee #2 and Employee #3 were installing a 33 foot 3 inch aluminum flagpole. They were standing up the flagpole into the hole they previously dug when the flagpole contacted a live 13.2 kV electrical power line. Employee #1 was electrocuted with visible burns on his foot and was killed. Employees #2 and #3 suffered unknown injuries and were hospitalized.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Shock, Electric current, Electrical, Electrocuted, Energized, Foot, Installing, Power Lines

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1525260.015	50	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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