Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101316578 - Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric
1207 43rd Ave.
Moline, IL 61265
Mailing Address:
2811 Fifth Ave., Rock Island, IL 61201
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/05/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/11/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360645071 |
Investigation Summary
A LINEMAN WAS RAISING HIMSELF IN AN AERIAL LIFT TO AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE. HE HAD REMOVED ALL HIS RUBBER SAFETY GEAR. THE NEUTRAL WIRE GOT CAUGHT ON THE TOOL BRACKET ON THE BUCKET. THE EMPLOYEE REACHED DOWN TO PUSH THE WIRE OFF WHEN THE BACK OF HIS HEAD CONTACTED THE 7620-VOLT PHASE CONDUCTOR, ELECTROCUTING THE LINEMAN.
Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101316578 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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