Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14561815 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 14561815 -- Report ID: 0214700 -- Event Date: 10/09/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17537192	10/09/1985	4931	0	Pennsylvania Power And Light
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17537184	10/09/1985	4931	0	Long Island Lighting Co.

Abstract: A LINEMAN TRAINEE WAS MOVING AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE TO A POLE PIN POSITION. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE 7620-VOLT TAP FOR THE LINE WITH HIS RIGHT SHOULDER. THE CURRENT EXITED THROUGH HIS LEFT BIG TOE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND WAS DISCHARGED SEVERAL DAYS LATER.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17537192			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers
2	17537184					Occupation Not Listed

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