Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201066693 - Employee's arm burned by energized span guy cable
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300794856 | 07/21/2003 | 1731 | 238210 | Par Electric |
Abstract: At approximately 3:45 p.m. on July 16, 2003, Employee #1, of Par Electrical Contractors, was in a bucket truck working on a utility pole in Vista, CA. One of the phase conductors on the pole struck against the span guy cable, energizing it with approximately 2,400 volts, phase to ground. Employee #1 sustained burns on his right arm and hand when he contacted the energized cable.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerline, transmission line | Maintenance or repair | $50,000 to $250,000 | 20 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300794856 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: Electrocution from equipment installation/tool use |
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