Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14223911 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 14223911 -- Report ID: 0355118 -- Event Date: 07/09/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
3353794	07/10/1985	1542	0	Frye Home Improvement Co.

Abstract: Two employees were using a 6.1-meter-long aluminum extension ladder to gain access to the roof of a house. They were part of a crew that was replacing the roof. The employees brought the ladder into contact with a 12.8-kilovolt overhead power line. One of the employees was electrocuted. The other received an electric shock and was hospitalized for his injury.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, E C, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	3353794			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Helpers, construction trades
2	3353794			Fatality	Electric Shock	Helpers, construction trades

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