Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14247100 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 14247100 -- Report ID: 0317500 -- Event Date: 05/13/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
823328	05/14/1987	1799	0	Shoop'S Canvas Awnings

Abstract: Two employees were installing a canvas awning on the second floor windows of a building. They were using an aluminum ladder to get to the windows. The ladder contacted an overhead power line, and both employees were electrocuted.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, METAL LADDER, E GI IB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	823328			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported
2	823328			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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