Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200785384 - Electric Shock - Contact with Overhead Line thru Ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 200785384 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 12/02/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316092840	12/02/2011	6512	531120	Carlos & Carla Llc

Abstract: An employee was using an extension ladder to hang lights on the exterior of a local historical building. An overhead power line ran parallel to the front of the building, approximately 4 meters from the work area. While repositioning the aluminum extension ladder, the extension ladder contacted the power line, electrocuting the employee.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, METAL LADDER, E GI IB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316092840			Fatality	Electric Shock	Painters, construction and maintenance

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