Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 23535.015 - Employee Is Electrocuted When Metal Pole Contacts Overhead P

Accident Summary Nr: 23535.015 -- Report ID: 0317700 -- Event Date: 07/29/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
550859.015	07/31/2012		541712	Wildlife Specialists, Llc

Abstract: At approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2012, Employee #1 was setting up bat nets for a bat survey. While handling a 26 ft aluminum pole, he contacted a 14,400 volt overhead power line and was electrocuted.

Keywords: Electrocuted, Metal Pole, Overhead Power Line, Struck Against

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	550859.015	22	M	Fatality		Biological technicians

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