Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 2017.015 - Worker Is Electrocuted When Augur Contacts Energized Distrib

Accident Summary Nr: 2017.015 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 05/25/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
62829.015	05/25/2011		238210	Thompson Electric, Inc.

Abstract: At 8:45 a.m. on May 25, 2011, the operator of the digger derrick (Pitman unit Model Number M50-H4T, Serial Number 1082-0306) was manipulating a winch with an auger in an unprotected/exposed energized circuit (distribution line 7200V) in order to dig a new hole for a new pole. After setting up a digger derrick truck to perform a pole-setting operation, Employee #1 was standing approximately 4 feet from the digger derrick while the operator of the digger derrick manipulated an auger into position in order to dig a hole for the installation of a new electric utility pole. According to witness statements, the winch/auger came close to the energized distribution line, causing an arc that lasted about 5 seconds. At that point, Employee #1 fell to the ground. CPR attemps by coworkers were not successful.

Keywords: Digger/Derrick, Electrical

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Powerline, transmission line		Alteration or rehabilitation					X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	62829.015	48	M	Fatality		Electrical power installers and repairers

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