Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1384817 - Roller Bros Circus

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

Investigation Summary

Two circus employees (an elephant handler and another worker) were erecting the main tent pole for the circus. They were using an 1800-kilogram elephant to raise the pole. They had attached a heavy chain and a metal harness to the elephant and the pole. The elephant handler held the chain, and the other employee held onto the pole. The top section of the steel tent pole contacted an 8000-volt overhead power line. The elephant handler and the elephant were electrocuted. The second employee received an electric shock and was knocked to the ground. He suffered burns to his back and arms. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ANIMAL HANDLER, METAL POLE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, E GI IC