Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201858784 - Employee electrocuted while replacing high-voltage line
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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309579381 | 02/09/2006 | 1623 | 237130 | Dobson Power Line Construction Company |
Abstract: On February 8, 2006, Employee #1 was working to replace a 7,200-volt power line when he contacted an energized line and was electrocuted. The line was not grounded and Employee #1 was not wearing insulated gloves.
End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
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Powerline, transmission line | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | 2 | 34 | X |
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
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1 | 309579381 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Exterior carpentry Fatality Cause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source |