Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14289722 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU RAIN SPOUT

Accident Summary Nr: 14289722 -- Report ID: 0355111 -- Event Date: 03/12/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105737787	03/15/1990	1761	0	Dave Spears Gutters

Abstract: Two employees were standing on the fire escape of an old hotel holding a 10-meter-long piece of seamless aluminum gutter. While they were raising it to the roof, the gutter contacted a 7620-volt overhead power line. Both employees received electric shocks. Employee #1 also sustained major burns on the left side of his body and lacerations on his left forearm. He was hospitalized for his injuries. Employee #2 sustained minor burns to his hands and was hospitalized overnight.

Keywords: BURN, RAIN SPOUT, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SHOCK, E GI IC

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105737787			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Roofers
2	105737787			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Roofers

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