Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200081842 - Employee Receives Electric Shock While Unloading Boom Truck

Accident Summary Nr: 200081842 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 11/14/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306411588	11/14/2003	5211	444190	Wethersfield Building Supply, Inc.

Abstract: On November 14, 2003, a boom truck operator was unloading a truckload of bricks and was operating the boom within 1.5 and 2 feet of the primary powerline of 22kv. The wind blew the line into the boom, electrifying the truck and causing severe damage to the operators' hands and feet. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306411588			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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