Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200920197 - electric shock - direct contact with overhead line

Accident Summary Nr: 200920197 -- Report ID: 0355114 -- Event Date: 02/28/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303243695	02/28/2000	7349	0	R. E. Lee Electric Co. Inc.

Abstract: A power line worker was replacing a fuse on a 7200-volt overhead power line. He climbed the utility pole on which the fuse was located, and another employee went to their aerial lift truck to get a live-line tool. The power line worker, who was not wearing head protection or rubber insulating gloves, continued climbing the pole. His head contacted the power line, and he was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UTILITY POLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303243695			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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