Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14444061 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 14444061 -- Report ID: 0355114 -- Event Date: 10/12/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112409784	10/12/1992	1721	0	Construction Finishers - Ct Fowler Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112409792	10/12/1992	1521	0	N.V. Homes, Lp
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112409784	10/12/1992	1721	0	Construction Finishers - Ct Fowler Inc.

Abstract: TWO PAINTERS WERE MOVING A 27-FOOT-LONG ALUMINUM LADDER THEY HAD BEEN USING DURING A PAINTING OPERATION. THE LADDER CONTACTED A 19.9-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AND THE TWO EMPLOYEES RECEIVED ELECTRIC SHOCKS AND BURNS. THEY WERE HOSPITALIZED AT A BURN CENTER FOR THEIR INJURIES.

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

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112409784	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Painters, construction and maintenance
2	112409792			Occupation Not Listed
3	112409784	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Painters, construction and maintenance

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