Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200354793 - Employee killed in fall after electric shock
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308784594 | 08/12/2005 | 1761 | 238170 | Masco Contractor Svcs.Dba Eastern Insulation |
Abstract: At approximately 11:18 a.m. on August 11, 2005, Employee #1 was part of a crew installing gutters and downspouts at a house under construction in Atlantic Beach, NC. He was on a ladder when he touched a 7,200-volt power line with a piece of aluminum downspout. Employee #1 was knocked off the ladder by the shock and fell 25 ft onto the concrete floor, striking the back of his head on the floor as he landed. Employee #1 was not breathing when Emergency Services arrived, but they were able to revive him. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he died 5:00 p.m. that same day.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-family dwelling | New project or new addition | $500,000 to $1,000,000 | 3 | 36 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308784594 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Construction trades, n.e.c. | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Exterior cladding Fatality Cause: Electrocution by equipment contacting wire |
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