Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14467070 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU BOOM

Accident Summary Nr: 14467070 -- Report ID: 0626000 -- Event Date: 04/19/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1646843	04/23/1984	1611	0	James Davidson Constructors Inc

Abstract: Some employees were using a truck crane (Pitman Model No. 860, Serial No. 8602-1376-0657) to unload beams. The crane contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line that was 7.3 meters above the ground. The crane operator noticed the contact and warned everybody to stay clear of the truck and truck crane. However, one of the employees tried to get back into the truck crane and was electrocuted.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, CRANE BOOM, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, CRANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1646843			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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