Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14413595 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106809940 | 06/09/1989 | 4911 | 0 | Texas New Mexico Power Company Construction Div |
Abstract: A power line crew was awaiting the radio call of a supervisor to let the employees know that a downed overhead power line was deenergized. They were going to replace a broken utility pole and restring the line conductors. One of the employees on the crew walked too close to the still-energized 14.4-kilovolt power line, and current arced to his left leg. The employee fell backwards onto the line and was electrocuted. Minutes before the accident, the employee had received and acknowledged a stay clear call form the supervisor.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106809940 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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