Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 920322 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 920322 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 04/09/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109682278	04/09/1993	0783	0	Jlc Professional County Tree Service
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109682526	04/09/1993	0783	0	W.A.L. Tree Co.

Abstract: A tree trimmer climbed a 30-foot-tall pine tree so that he could top it for removal. The tree was in the northeast corner of a backyard. A 7620-volt overhead power line was located in this corner of the yard. The employee secured himself in the tree and was ready to pull up the saw. He contacted the power line and, slumping over his safety belt, was electrocuted.

Keywords: E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, TREE, TREE TRIMMING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109682278					Occupation Not Listed
2	109682526			Fatality	Electric Shock	Forestry workers, except logging

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