Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101513539 - Bangert Brothers Const. Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Bangert Brothers Const. Co.
6702 Manchester
St. Louis, MO 63139
Mailing Address:
8510 Eager Rd., St. Louis, MO 63144
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/06/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360426175 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING MATERIAL FROM THE BED OF A BOOM TRUCK. THE TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED ALMOST DIRECTLY BENEATH AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE. THE CONTROLS FOR THE BOOM WERE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB. THE BOOM CONTACTED THE OVERHEAD LINE--FIRST THE NEUTRAL, THEN A PHASE CONDUCTOR. THE NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR BROKE IN TWO, AND THE TRUCK BECAME ENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED. (THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AS A RESULT OF THE POWER LINE CONTACT.)
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, TRUCK BOOM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101513539 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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