Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200901825 - Two Employees Are Killed When Contact Made with Power Lines

Accident Summary Nr: 200901825 -- Report ID: 0418400 -- Event Date: 06/14/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
123410102	06/15/2006	0161	111219	Hopeful Harvest, Inc.

Abstract: On June 14, 2006, ten farm workers were performing corn harvesting operations, using a piece of farm field equipment (mule-train), when it came in contact with overhead power lines. Employee #1 and #2 were electrocuted and killed; Employee #3, #4 and #5 were admitted to the hospital for electric shock and burns; and the remaining five coworkers were treated and released.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, AGRICULTURE, STRUCK AGAINST, HARVESTER, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123410102	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction
2	123410102	Fatality	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction
3	123410102	Fatality	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction
4	123410102	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction
5	123410102	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction

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