Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171044969 - Lineman Tree Trimming Is Electrocuted by Overhead Power Line

Accident Summary Nr: 171044969 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 07/16/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120208947	07/16/2008	0783	561730	Utility Tree Service Inc.

Abstract: On July 9, 2008, a journeyman lineman employed by Utility Tree Service was trimming trees along a telephone line when his bucket controls came into contact with the messenger line. The bucket controls and his line became entangled, which threw his controls in the "up" position, and caused his bucket to climb. The worker rode up approximately 18.67 ft. The bucket then struck a high voltage (12-Kv) line, which electrocuted the linesman.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, AERIAL LIFT CONTROLS, ENTANGLED, TREE TRIMMING, AERIAL LIFT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120208947			Fatality	Electric Shock	Forestry workers, except logging

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