Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 94884.015 - Employee trimming tree branches from power line is electrocu
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1226352.015 | 04/17/2017 | 561730 | Lucas Tree Experts |
Abstract: At 3:45 p.m. on April 17, 2017, an employee was trimming branches away from a 19,900 volt power line that was overhead. The employee had made a snap cut in a tree branch and the branch struck the power line. The employee was still holding the branch when the branch struck the power line and was electrocuted
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1226352.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Chainsaw Operator |
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