Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201381118 - Employee Is Electrocuted When Pole Contacts Power Line

Accident Summary Nr: 201381118 -- Report ID: 0214500 -- Event Date: 10/24/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311055941	10/24/2008	7349	561790	Hernandez And Escobar Enterprise Llc

Abstract: On October 24, 2008, Employee #1, a window washer, was assembling a metal extension pole, when it contacted an overhead electrical power line. He was found kneeling on the ground and having difficulty breathing. He was transported to the hospital, where he died.

Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, METAL POLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311055941			Fatality	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction

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