Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202651915 - Employee Falls and Is Electrocuted
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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317165686 | 07/08/2013 | 0783 | 561730 | Bronco Detrick Dba B And B Tree Services |
Abstract: On July 8, 2013, Employee #1, with Bronco Detrick Dba B and B Tree Services, climbed up a tree to 30 ft above the ground. Employee #1 was using a chain saw to cut off and trim branches. Employee #1 slipped and fell backwards onto a high voltage power line that was energized at 7, 200 volts and that was located within 4 ft of the tree. Employee #1 was killed.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 317165686 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |