Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201773256 - Worker Is Electrocuted, Contacts Power Line with Pruner

Accident Summary Nr: 201773256 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 07/01/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312127079	07/01/2008	0783	561730	Bivins Tree Service, Llc

Abstract: On July 1, 2008, a worker employed by a tree service company was cutting a tree limb with a pole tree pruner. He missed the limb and hit a power line, electrocuting himself.

Keywords: TREE PRUNER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, ELECTRIC SHOCK, TREE TRIMMING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312127079			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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