Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 301986162 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301986162 | 04/16/1998 | 4911 | 0 | Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation |
Abstract: A power line worker was in the bucket of an aerial lift, connecting a grounding cable to a utility pole for the down feed to an underground line. He was carrying the grounding cable with him in the bucket. While moving the aerial lift, the employee contacted an overhead power with his shoulder. He was electrocuted.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301986162 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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