Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 894196 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 894196 -- Report ID: 0355114 -- Event Date: 12/04/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112382536	12/04/1991	1623	0	Rockingham Construction Co. Inc.

Abstract: A power line worker was moving a deenergized overhead power line. The employee, who was not using electrical protective equipment, inadvertently backed into a nearby energized 7200-volt overhead power line. The employee received an electric shock, second-degree burns to his back at the right shoulder, and third-degree burns to his right hand. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

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

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112382536			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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