Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202633566 - Two Employees Are Electrocuted When Pipe Contacts Power Line

Accident Summary Nr: 202633566 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 05/20/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313512766	05/20/2011	0181	111421	P.B.Sod Farms

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2011, Employee #1 and #2 were moving aluminum irrigation piping that had a 3 in. diameter and 30.58 ft length. The employees raised the pipe and contacted a high voltage overhead power line at 12,000 volts and a height of 27.17 ft. Both employees were electrocuted and pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, METAL PIPE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313512766			Fatality	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction
2	313512766			Fatality	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction

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