Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170228795 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU DUMP TRUCK
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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110712577 | 06/18/1990 | 4212 | 0 | Cordes Incorporated |
Abstract: A TRUCK DRIVER WAS WATCHING A FELLOW EMPLOYEE WASH THE INSIDE OF THE BED OF A DUMP TRUCK. THE BED OF THE DUMP TRUCK WAS RAISED AT THE TIME. WHEN THE TRUCK WAS MOVED FORWARD, THE BED OF THE TRUCK CAME VERY CLOSE TO AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AND ELECTRIC CURRENT ARCED TO THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK DRIVER, WHO WAS STANDING IN WATER, WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 110712577 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, heavy |