Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 52986.015 - Employee is struck by falling utility pole and is killed

Accident Summary Nr: 52986.015 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 08/30/2013
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
936701.015	08/30/2013		221118	Atlantic City Electric

Abstract: At approximately 9:15 a.m. on August 30, 2013, Employee #1 was winding up ratchet straps removed from utility poles stored on a truck when he was struck by a falling utility pole. Employee #1 received internal injuries in his chest was killed.

Keywords: Digger/Derrick, Falling Object, Hoist, Material Handling, Power Lines, Struck By

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Powerline, transmission line		New project or new addition					X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	936701.015	35	M	Fatality		Electricians

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