Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201270949 - Electric Shock - Contact with Overhead Line thru Guy

Accident Summary Nr: 201270949 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 03/15/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303422034	03/16/2000	0783	0	Davey Tree Expert Company

Abstract: Employee #1 was working as a point worker, clearing debris for another employee. The second employee was driving a tractor, cutting underbrush to clear the right of way for a 7200-volt overhead power line. Employee #1 moved a guy toward the power line. Slack in the guy allowed it to contact the power line. Employee #1 was electrocuted.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, GUY, TREE TRIMMING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303422034			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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