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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101582633 - Mack Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Mack Industries, Inc.
34 Bonita Beach Road
Bonita Springs, FL 33923
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 10, Bonit Springs, FL 33923
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360146757 |
Investigation Summary
A TRUCK DRIVER WAS UNLOADING CEMENT BLOCKS ON PALLETS FROM A BOOM TRUCK (MACK FLAT BED) AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE. IT WAS A CLEAR AND DRY DAY, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON LOOSE SANDY SOIL AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. HE WAS MANEUVERING THE BOOM WITH A CABLE-CONNECTED CONTROL BOX, AND THE BOOM CONTACTED A 7600-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE THAT WAS PARALLEL TO THE TRUCK AND WAS ABOUT 26 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED A SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK, BECAME COMATOSE, AND DIED IN THE HOSPITAL 7 DAYS LATER. A NOTICE WARNING OPERATORS TO STAY CLEAR OF POWER LINES WAS IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK.
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BOOM, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101582633 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Truck drivers, heavy |