Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14519557 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 14519557 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 03/26/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2309466	03/27/1986	0783	0	Walter'S Tree Service

Abstract: Two employees were trimming a tree. The ladder they were using contacted an overhead power line, electrocuting both employees.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, METAL LADDER, TREE TRIMMING, E GI IB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2309466			Fatality	Electric Shock	Forestry workers, except logging
2	2309466			Fatality	Electric Shock	Forestry workers, except logging

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