Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14566335 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND LINE THRU JACKHAMR

Accident Summary Nr: 14566335 -- Report ID: 0950411 -- Event Date: 01/27/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
14603179	01/27/1986	1731	0	Electric And Machinery Ltd

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS USING A JACKHAMMER TO DIG A 3-FOOT-BY-8-FOOT HOLE. THE HOLE WAS BEING DUG FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LIGHT POLE. THE JACKHAMMER STRUCK A 7200-VOLT UNDERGROUND POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED BURNS OVER 70 PERCENT OF HIS BODY.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRICAL, JACKHAMMER, E C, UNDRGRD POWER LINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	14603179			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Construction laborers

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