Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201353711 - Employee Is Electrocuted While Tree Trimming
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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311818207 | 10/08/2008 | 0782 | 561730 | Florida Rent-A-Ride, Llc Dba General Green Service |
Abstract: On October 6, 2008, Employee #1 was elevated in a Genie TZ-34/20 aerial lift, which was not insulated. He was trimming branches from a tree using a Husqvarna 326P4 power saw that was also not insulated. Employee #1 worked within approximately 2 ft of a 7,620 volts overhead power line. During he performed the task, he stopped trimming, and placed the power saw upright in the basket of the aerial lift and against the metal guardrail of the lift. He held onto the guard rail. It was possible that the power saw became energized, and, in turn, energized the guardrail. Employee #1 received an electrical shock, and died. The listed cause of death was from low voltage electrocution.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 311818207 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |