Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202311478 - Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Overhead Line

Accident Summary Nr: 202311478 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 06/27/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304638786	06/27/2001	4841	0	Central Florida Cable Communications, Inc.

Abstract: A cable television installer was installing a cable on a utility pole that already held some three-phase conductors. The installer placed a J-hook attachment on the pole between the three-phase conductors and a neutral line. The employee contacted a 12,470-volt phase conductor with the left side of his head while his right hand was in contact with the TV cable. The installer was electrocuted and was dead on arrival at the hospital. Apparently the J-hook had not been installed correctly, as the attachment point, when measured, was found to be thirteen inches from the 12,470-volt phase conductor.

Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, COMMUNICATION CABLE, E TC, ELECTROCUTED, UTILITY POLE, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304638786			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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