Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14354559 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU METAL POLE
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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106113897 | 07/12/1991 | 1761 | 0 | J. Valiente Painting & Roofing |
Abstract: A PAINTER WAS LEANING OVER THE ROOF OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING, PAINTING AN EXTERIOR WALL WITH A ROLLER ATTACHED TO AN 8- TO 10-FOOT ALUMINUM POLE. WHEN HE BROUGHT THE POLE UP TO FILL THE ROLLER WITH PAINT, THE POLE CONTACTED AN 8000-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE THAT WAS ABOUT 5 FEET FROM THE BUILDING. THE ELECTRIC SHOCK HE RECEIVED CAUSED HIM TO FALL OVER THE 18- TO 20-INCH-HIGH PARAPET. HE LANDED HEAD FIRST ON THE CONCRETE SIDEWALK. THE EMPLOYEE DIED EITHER FROM ELECTROCUTION OR FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE FALL.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 106113897 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Painters, construction and maintenance |