Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171017353 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 171017353 -- Report ID: 1054118 -- Event Date: 02/12/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124761990	02/13/1996	1731	0	International Line Builders Inc

Abstract: A power line worker was replacing an overhead power line. The power line was deenergized at the time; however, a block and tackle being used in this operation was attached to an insulator on an energized 7200-volt power line. The employee put one hand on the block and tackle and the other on a grounded object and sustained an electric shock and severe burns. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, INSULATOR, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124761990			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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