Powered by GoogleTranslate

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202075883 - Employee burned in contact with overhead power line

Accident Summary Nr: 202075883 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 04/28/2004
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30786464505/05/20041799238190Tommy Long Dba Long'S Grading & House Moving

Abstract: On April 28, 2004, Employee #1 was on the roof of a house that was being moved along a highway. He was lifting and guiding telephone cables and electric wires when he contacted a 7,200-volt overhead power line. He sustained third-degree burns on his hands and head, for which he was hospitalized. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was working within 3 ft to 5 ft of the energized wire, which was not insulated, guarded, or de-energized. In addition, he was not wearing protective gloves or an approved helmet.

Keywords: BURN, STRUCTURE MOVING, CLEARANCE, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, HEAD, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, HAND
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling Alteration or rehabilitation Under $50,000 2 19

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 307864645 Hospitalized injury Electric Shock Occupation not reported Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Roofing
Fatality Cause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close