Accident Report Detail
Accident: 200212082 - Employee Is Electrocuted When Rebar Contacts Power Line
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
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310138839 | 08/11/2006 | 1623 | Ferguson Service Systems, Inc. |
On August 11, 2006, Employee #1 was handling rebar that was being lifted by an excavator. The rebar was connected to the excavator by a nylon sling that was also attached to one end of the rebar. As the rebar was being raised, it contacted overhead power lines. Employee #1 received a severe shock and was transported to the hospital. Tests showed no brain activity, and Employee #1 was taken off life support.
End Use | Proj Type | Proj Cost | Stories | NonBldgHt | Fatality | ||
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Sewer/water treatment plant | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | X |
Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | Construction |
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1 | 310138839 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | FallDist: FallHt: Cause: Emplacing reinforcing steel FatCause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source |