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Accident Summary Nr: 170074280 - Employee killed when electrocuted during excavation

Accident Summary Nr: 170074280 -- Report ID: 0257220 -- Event Date: 01/12/1999
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
12691956201/12/199917310Juan F Garcia Inc

Abstract: At 9:00 a.m. on January 12, 1999, Employee #1 was the operator of an excavator or digger which made an excavation approximately 5 foot deep and 20 foot long. The excavator made contact with an electrical line of 7,000 volts. While trying to get off the machine, Employee #1 stepped onto the ground which resulted in his being electrocuted.

Keywords: ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTROCUTED, EXCAVATOR
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling New project or new addition Under $50,000 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 126919562 Fatality Electric Shock Construction trades, n.e.c.

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