Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14481030 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 14481030 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 06/26/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2264794	06/27/1986	1623	0	Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Abstract: A lead power line worker was working near a 7260-volt overhead power line. He had not sufficiently covered the power line with insulation, and a ground wire was hanging into the insulated aerial lift bucket from which he was working. An uncovered portion of the power line contacted the employee under his armpit while the ground wire was touching his left thigh. The employee was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, AERIAL LIFT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2264794			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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