Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200530996 - Employee Is Electrocuted When Boom Contacts Power Line

Accident Summary Nr: 200530996 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 08/10/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310081229	08/11/2006	9999	921190	Worth County Secondary Roads

Abstract: On August 10, 2006, Employee #1 was using a truck-mounted auger to install a road sign. While Employee #1 was at the auger controls, the auger boom contacted overhead electrical distribution lines. Employee #1 received an electrical shock and was killed at the scene.

Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, BOOM, ELECTROCUTED, AUGER, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310081229			Fatality	Electric Shock	Painters, construction and maintenance

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