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Accident Summary Nr: 202552311 - Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Overhead Line

Accident Summary Nr: 202552311 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 08/18/2010
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31316711609/01/20108811814110South Shore Fumigation Inc

Abstract: On August 18, 2010, Employee #1 was working as a "roofman" for a company that provided termite extermination at residential homes. As a "roofman," he placed tents over residential homes and buildings, which were then fumigated for the extermination of pests. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was covering the corners around a chimney, working in a crouched position. When he stood, his head contacted a 10,000-volt high overhead power line, and he received an electric shock. The power line ran approximately three to four feet above the chimney. Employee #1 sustained first- through third-degree burns, which caused damage to his nervous system. He was hospitalized greater than twenty-four hours. A Serious accident-related citation was issued in addition to other non-accident-related violations.

Keywords: HEAD, E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ROOF, ELECTRICAL, FUMIGANT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, CHIMNEY, PESTICIDE, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 313167116 Hospitalized injury Electric Shock Laborers, except construction

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