Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201632676 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 201632676 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 04/12/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305182792	04/15/2002	4911	0	Pacificorp

Abstract: A journeyman power line worker was on a utility pole, installing jumpers connecting power line conductors together. As he was changing his position on the pole, his back contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line. He received an electric shock and was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305182792			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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