Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 23995.015 - Employee Is Trimming Tree And Contacts Overhead Power Line A

Accident Summary Nr: 23995.015 -- Report ID: 0112300 -- Event Date: 07/30/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
549984.015	08/01/2012		561730	Aaa Professional Lawn Care, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 12:00 a.m. on July 30, 2012, Employee #1 was trimming small branches from a tree. He was using an aluminum long reach pruner as he stood on an aluminum tripod orchard ladder. Several of these small branches were situated in close proximity to a 7,200 volt primary distribution wire that supplied power to a residential neighborhood. While performing the trimming operation, Employee #1 struck the overhead power line with the blade end of the pruner. He suffered an electric shock and fell from the ladder to the ground with burns. Employee #1 died from electrocution.

Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Ladder, Overhead Power Line, Tree Trimming

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	549984.015	23	M	Fatality		Laborers, except construction

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