Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202613816 - Two Employees Are Shocked When Installing Gutters
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315428599 | 07/20/2011 | 1761 | 238170 | Great Northwest Gutters Llc |
Abstract: On July 19, 2011, Employees #1 and #2 were working on a residential construction project at a multifamily residence. Employees #1 and #2 were standing on aluminum extension ladders and were installing a 53 foot length of gutter on the roof. The gutter contacted a high voltage power line. Employees #1 and #2 were shocked, and they slipped from the ladders and fell approximately 18 feet to the ground below.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-family dwelling | Maintenance or repair | Under $50,000 | 2 | ||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315428599 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Waterproofing Fatality Cause: Electrocution by equipment contacting wire |
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| 2 | 315428599 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Waterproofing Fatality Cause: Electrocution by equipment contacting wire |
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