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Accident Summary Nr: 200783777 - Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Overhead Line

Accident Summary Nr: 200783777 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 04/15/2006
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30953781904/17/20064911221122Rusk County Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Abstract: A foreman for a power line crew was looking for damaged overhead power lines. Upon finding a jumper hanging down from a power line at a utility pole, the employee climbed the pole to make repairs. He was not wearing a hardhat or rubber insulating gloves. While working on the energized jumper, he contacted an energized part and received an electric shock and severe burns on his hands, chest, abdomen, back, and right foot. The injured employee was transported to a medical center, where he underwent medical treatment, but later died from his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 309537819 Fatality Electric Shock Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install.

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