Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200925949 - Employee Dies from Electrocution While Cuting a Tree Limb

Accident Summary Nr: 200925949 -- Report ID: 0355111 -- Event Date: 04/22/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314421249	04/22/2010	0783	561730	William'S Landscaping & Tree Service

Abstract: At approximately 8:59 a.m. on April 22, 2010, Employee #1 was interviewing for a position as a tree trimmer. As he was demonstrating his ability by cutting a tree limb, the limb contacted a 9,900 volt distribution power line, electrocuting and killing Employee #1. The employer reported that he had not yet hired Employee #1 for the job and needed to see if he was competent for the position.

Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, TREE TRIMMING, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314421249			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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