Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14371405 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND CIRCUIT

Accident Summary Nr: 14371405 -- Report ID: 0522000 -- Event Date: 09/10/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1251404	09/11/1984	1794	0	Nelson Excavating Co Inc

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A BACKHOE IN ORDER TO DIG A 2-FOOT-DEEP TRENCH. HE APPARENTLY STRUCK A PVC PIPE CONTAINING 2400-VOLT UNDERGROUND CONDUCTORS AND GOT OFF THE BACKHOE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND LYING ON THE CONDUCTORS WITH ONE HAND AROUND THE CONDUCTORS.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, TRENCH, E C, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, BACKHOE, UNDRGRD POWER LINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1251404			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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