Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14383954 - ELECTRIC SHOCK & BURN - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU BOOM

Accident Summary Nr: 14383954 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 02/18/1982
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
14383954	02/18/1982	8062	0	Superior Memorial Hospital

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS GUIDING A METAL-LINED CONCRETE PIPE THAT WAS SUPPORTED BY A SLING ON AN EXCAVATOR. THE EXCAVATOR CONTACTED A 34-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURNS TO HIS HANDS AND TOES. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BACKHOE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	14383954			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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