Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201380193 - electric shock - contact with overhead line thru chain saw

Accident Summary Nr: 201380193 -- Report ID: 0214500 -- Event Date: 08/31/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301952438	08/31/1998	0783	0	Westervelt Tree And Landscape Service Corp.

Abstract: A tree trimmer was working in a pin oak, removing limbs that were approximately 8.2 meters from the ground. He was using a chain saw to cut the limbs. Apparently, his chain saw contacted a 7600-volt overhead power line, and he was electrocuted.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, CHAIN SAW, ELECTROCUTED, UNTRAINED, TREE TRIMMING, E GI IB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301952438			Fatality	Electric Shock	Forestry workers, except logging

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