Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14310502 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU METAL POLE

Accident Summary Nr: 14310502 -- Report ID: 0213600 -- Event Date: 09/27/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
113964191	09/27/1993	1761	0	Besroi Construction Corporation

Abstract: Two employees were dismantling a 2-pole aluminum pump jack scaffold. One employee was on the roof, removing the pole securing arm from the roof. The other employee was standing on the ground, holding the 24-foot-long aluminum pole so that it would not fall over. He was unable to hold the pole in a vertical position. It tilted backwards and contacted a 7600-volt overhead power line. The employee on the ground received an electric shock and severe burns. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, METAL POLE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, E GI IB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113964191			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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