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Accident Summary Nr: 902916 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU BOOM
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108620485 | 05/14/1991 | 1623 | 0 | Henkels And Mccoy Inc |
Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A RADIO IN AN ELECTRIC LINE TRUCK. WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING, THE BOOM ON THE TRUCK CONTACTED A 4000-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE EXITED THE TRUCK. TWO OTHER ACCIDENTS WERE DESCRIBED ON THIS FORM, AS FOLLOWS: ON APRIL 20, 1991, AN EMPLOYEE (EMPLOYEE #2) WAS SETTING A NEW UTILITY POLE. THE HOIST ROPE SLIPPED, ALLOWING THE POLE TO FALL. THE POLE HIT THE EMPLOYEE IN THE HEAD. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES. ON APRIL 18, 1991, A THIRD EMPLOYEE (EMPLOYEE #3) WAS RECONNECTING A FUSE HOLDER ON A 4000-VOLT ELECTRIC POWER LINE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS USING AN UNINSULATED TOOL TO PERFORM THIS TASK. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE POWER LINE AND RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURNS TO BOTH HANDS.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108620485 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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