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Accident Summary Nr: 200900918 - Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Energized Conductor

Accident Summary Nr: 200900918 -- Report ID: 0418400 -- Event Date: 07/16/2001
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30376891507/17/200117990Aegis Environmental, Inc

Abstract: A construction laborer was working from a fiberglass extension ladder, using an 0.9-meter metal crowbar to remove the fascia, soffit, and attic vent louver from the gable end of a housing unit. He contacted the 120/240-volt service drop conductors that were next to where he was working, and he was electrocuted.

Keywords: E GI III, EXTENSION LADDER, SERVICE CONDUCTOR, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Multi-family dwelling Alteration or rehabilitation $50,000 to $250,000 1 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 303768915 Fatality Electric Shock Construction laborers Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Demolition
Fatality Cause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source

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