Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201114378 - Employee Is Electrocuted and Killed While Using Power Line
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126034214 | 04/04/2002 | 5099 | 0 | B & U Farms |
Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2002, Employee #1 trying to tap into a 12,000 Volt overhead power line. He was working in an almond orchard cutting down trees. He took the front end loader and drove .10 mile West and 1 mile South to the pole of the power line. He raised the bucket up and gained access to the bucket. He used tree branches tied together to place an extension cord over the 12,000 Volt line. He was electrocuted. Shortly thereafter, he was found by a coworker. Emergency medical service, the fire department, the coroner's office and Pacific Gas and Electric were called. Pacific Gas and Electric disconnected the wire from the employee and the employee's body was taken by the coroner. Employee #1 had been killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126034214 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Farm workers |
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