Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170228316 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 170228316 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 06/16/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110691615	06/20/1991	7997	0	Red Flannel Saddle Club

Abstract: A SADDLE CLUB MEMBER WAS STRINGING ARENA LIGHTING ON TOP OF 20-FOOT-HIGH POLES. HE WAS STANDING ON A 24-FOOT EXTENSION LADDER THAT WAS AGAINST A POLE. THE POLE WAS LOCATED BENEATH A 7200-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE CLUB MEMBER CONTACTED THE POWER LINE AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. HE WAS FOUND WITH BURNS ON HIS CHEST AND ON HIS KNEES. THE CLUB MEMBER WAS NOT AN EMPLOYEE.

Keywords: E GI III, EXTENSION LADDER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, ELECTRICAL WORK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110691615			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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