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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1005379.015 - V-Dubs
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
V-Dubs
1074 Ginkgo Avenue
Wellman, IA 52356
Mailing Address:
29209 137th Street, South English, IA 52335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238170/Siding Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/24/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 918832 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:49 p.m. on October 24, 2014, Employees #1 and #2 had been replacing five inch gutters to the existing dwelling. Both employees had walked around the east side area of the dwelling and disappeared from a witness' view. The witness then heard a noise and turned around and saw sparks flying. The witness ran over to the east side and saw both workers lying on the ground. Neither ladders nor gutter components showed any signs of direct contact with the overhead power lines which were approximately 16 to 20 feet away from the dwelling. The power company officials determined that an "arc jump" or "arc flash" had occurred. Both workers were electrocuted.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrocuted, Residential Construction
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1005379.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer | |
| 2 | 1005379.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Carpenters |