Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14246953 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 14246953 -- Report ID: 0317500 -- Event Date: 08/14/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17599564	08/18/1987	1721	0	Avalotis Painting Company Incorporated

Abstract: A painter was standing on steel structure located 15.2 meters (50 feet) above the ground. He was on the structure so that he could move a 51 by 305-millimeter (2-inch by 12-inch) scaffold plank with a rope. The employee lost his balance and contacted live parts energized at 6900 volts. He was electrocuted.

Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, FALL, SCAFFOLD

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17599564			Fatality	Electric Shock	Painters, construction and maintenance

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