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Inspection: 1523278.015 - Volt Power, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ft. Lauderdale
Site Address:
Volt Power, Llc
8400 Immokalee Road
Naples, FL 34119
Mailing Address:
3100 Interstate North Circle Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/30/2021
Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 09/29/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1751168 |
Investigation Summary
At 5:33 p.m. on March 29, 2021, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by a power line construction company, were working outside a residence. They were assigned to install a de-energized 7,300 kilovolt secondary electrical service line at a height of approximately 25 feet. Employee #1, working from an insulated bucket , was preparing the line. His coworker, working from a second bucket, went down to ground level to retrieve two electrical hot sticks. As the coworker was goi ng back up to assist Employee #1, he saw a flash of light and ducked into his bu cket. Upon looking up, the coworker observed Employee #1 hanging over the bucke t, his body all in smoke. Employee #1 either made contact with or came in close proximity to the energized electrical line. He was killed by electrocution, ha ving sustained a severe electric shock and burns to his head, face, chest, arms, and abdominal area.
Keywords:abdomen, aerial lift, arm, bucket , burn, chest, elec insulation, electric arc, electric current, electrical work, electrician, electrocuted, energized, face, head, installing, personnel cage, residential construction
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1523278.015 | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |