Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201523743 - Burn - Electrical Fault in Overhead Power Line
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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315110189 | 02/08/2011 | 4911 | 221121 | The United Illuminating Company |
Abstract: A power line worker was using a hydraulic, metal-cased drill with an auger bit to drill a hole for an insulator at the top of a utility pole. The utility pole supported a 2,700-volt overhead power line. The drill body contacted one conductor and the tip of the bit contacted another conductor, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He was hospitalized with first- and second-degree burns to his face and neck.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 315110189 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |