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Accident Summary Nr: 200920171 - electric shock - direct contact with overhead line

Accident Summary Nr: 200920171 -- Report ID: 0355112 -- Event Date: 04/05/1999
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30180840804/05/199917990Talley Anchor Sign Co.

Abstract: A sign installer was working from a JLG aerial lift, installing a new sign. He had elevated the bucket to a height of about 8.5 meters above the ground. A 115-kilovolt overhead power line was located behind him. As he was elevating the bucket, his back and the bucket contacted the power line. The employee was electrocuted.

Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ADVERTISING SIGN, AERIAL LIFT
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Commercial building New project or new addition $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 1 16 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 301808408 Fatality Electric Shock Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Fencing, installing lights, signs, etc.
Fatality Cause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source

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