Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 97346.015 - Three roofers are struck by lightning, and incurs electrical

Accident Summary Nr: 97346.015 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 07/20/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1248484.015	07/20/2017		238160	J. Sterling Quality Roofing, Inc.

Abstract: At 3:15 p.m. on July 20, 2017, Employees #1, #2, and #3, employed by a roofing company, were engaged in roofing work at a residential building construction site. They were installing roof shingles when lightning struck the roof and made contact with all three employees. Emergency services were called to transport the injured employees to the hospital for treatment of electrical shock and burns. The subsequent investigation report indicated that Employees #1 and #2 required admission and hospitalization.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Installing, Lightning, Residential Construction, Roof, Roofer, Storm, Struck By

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		New project or new addition		$250,000 to $500,000	1	10

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1248484.015	26	M	Hospitalized injury	Roofers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause:
2	1248484.015	21	M	Hospitalized injury	Roofers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause:
3	1248484.015	26	M	Hospitalized injury	Roofers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Roofing Fatality Cause:

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