Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200622041 - Three employees shocked when ladder contacts power line

Accident Summary Nr: 200622041 -- Report ID: 0454712 -- Event Date: 05/18/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305054280	05/20/2002	1761	0	Cardinal Roofing

Abstract: On May 18, 2002, Employees #1 through #3 were using an extension ladder when it contacted a high voltage power line. All three employees received electric shocks, and were hospitalized.

Keywords: CLEARANCE, EXTENSION LADDER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Manufacturing plant		Maintenance or repair		Under $50,000	1

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305054280	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported
2	305054280	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported
3	305054280	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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