Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200460830 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU BOOM

Accident Summary Nr: 200460830 -- Report ID: 0111400 -- Event Date: 08/24/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302923149	08/24/2000	1794	0	Cameo Enterprises Incorporated

Abstract: Some employees were installing ductile iron pipe. Two of the employees were holding and guiding the pipe as an excavator moved it into position. The excavator contacted a 2400-volt overhead power line. Both employees received electric shocks, and one of them lost consciousness. A passing emergency medical services team received the emergency call and provided medical assistance. The team used a defibrillator and revived the unconscious worker, who was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, CPR, CONSTRUCTION, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXCAVATOR

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Sewer/water treatment plant		New project or new addition		Under $50,000

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	302923149			Non Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Construction laborers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Trenching, installing pipe Fatality Cause: Electrocution by equipment contacting wire
2	302923149			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Construction laborers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Trenching, installing pipe Fatality Cause: Electrocution by equipment contacting wire

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