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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1741385.015 - Hendricks County Government Center
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Hendricks County Government Center
Address Near 2694 South Avon Ave
Plainfield, IN 46168
Mailing Address:
355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 922120/Police Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/17/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2152027 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024, an employee working as a detective for a county law enforcement agency was responding to a vehicle accident with reported injuries. The employee arrived on the scene and observed a passenger lying beneath electrical powerlines. The employee bent down to pull the passenger away and inadvertently came into contact with downed powerlines. The employee was electrocuted and died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, Emergency Response, Law Enforcement, Lighting, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Motor Vehicle, Police, Power Lines, Shock, Traffic Accident
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1741385.015 | 28 | M | Fatality | Police and detectives, public service |