Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200020360 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 200020360 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 03/26/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300023116	03/26/1997	4911	0	Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Abstract: A supervisory power line worker for an electric utility was standing on top of a transformer being transported by a trailer. The top of the trailer caught a 240-volt overhead power line, and the employee lifted the cable to make it clear the transformer. As he was doing this, the back of his head contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line. The employee was electrocuted.

Keywords: STRUCTURE MOVING, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300023116			Fatality	Electric Shock	Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install.

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