Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170787360 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU CONDUCTOR
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125849034 | 03/10/1997 | 4932 | 0 | Pg&E |
Abstract: A nine-person crew was installing a 4/0 conductor for an overhead power line. The conductor became entangled in tree limbs. When the employees freed the conductor, it sprang up into a 12-kilovolt overhead power line. One of the employees, who was touching the conductor and a grounded conductor, was electrocuted.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125849034 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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