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Accident Summary Nr: 200672046 - electric shock - direct contact with overhead line

Accident Summary Nr: 200672046 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 08/17/1999
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30188798008/19/199973420Truly Nolen Exterminating, Inc

Abstract: Two employees were repositioning a tarp that had fallen from a building. They were using a Genie aerial lift. As the lift was descending, an employee contacted a 7620-volt overhead power line that was hidden from view by overgrown trees. One employee was electrocuted. The other employee received an electric shock and was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, OBSTRUCTED VIEW, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 301887980 Hospitalized injury Electric Shock Technicians, n.e.c.
2 301887980 Fatality Electric Shock Technicians, n.e.c.

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