Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 900217 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU LADDER

Accident Summary Nr: 900217 -- Report ID: 0355114 -- Event Date: 05/15/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126627124	05/15/1995	1741	0	Santa'S Helpers Chimney Sweeps/Repair

Abstract: Two employees were taking down a 40-foot-long aluminum ladder from a 34-foot-tall masonry chimney that they had repaired. A 19.9-kilovolt overhead power line was located 11.5 feet from the base of the ladder. A gust of wind blew the ladder backwards into the power line. Both employees received electric shocks and sustained burns to their hands and feet. Employee #1 had trouble breathing and was taken to a shock trauma center. The other employee was transported to a local hospital. Both employees were hospitalized for observation.

Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, LADDER, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, E GI IB

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126627124			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Construction trades, n.e.c.
2	126627124			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Construction trades, n.e.c.

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