Accident Report Detail

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

Accident Summary Nr: 200672046 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 08/17/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301887980	08/19/1999	7342	0	Truly 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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