Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 564559 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU CONDUCTOR

Accident Summary Nr: 564559 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 07/20/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100766492	07/22/1991	4911	0	Arkansas Power & Light Co.

Abstract: Two power line workers were pulling on a downed, deenergized overheard power line. As they were pulling on the line, it contacted an energized overhead power line. Both employees were electrocuted. A third employee, who was standing close to the other two, received an electric shock and burns to his feet and to his left hand. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100766492	Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers
2	100766492	Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers
3	100766492	Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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