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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1384817 - Roller Bros Circus
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Roller Bros Circus
South Main Mall Back Lot
Springhill, LA 71075
Mailing Address:
Po Box 130, Lake Hamilton, AR 71951
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360559827 |
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1384817 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Animal caretakers, except farm | ||
| 2 | 1384817 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |