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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301021432 - Utility Line Maintenance Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Utility Line Maintenance Inc
5271 County Road 795
Live Oak, FL 32060
Mailing Address:
5380 Capital Circle Nw, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/26/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361090558 |
Investigation Summary
A tree-trimming crew of six employees was trimming trees as part of a line-clearance operation. Around noon, all of the employees on the crew, except for the supervisor, went home for the day. The supervisor began to operate a tree-trimming machine, which had a boom and a blade. As he was using the machine, the blade cut an overhead power line. The conductor fell across the cab of his machine. He got off the machine and, without wearing any electrical protective equipment, grabbed the conductor to remove it. He was electrocuted. His body was not found until around 10:30 PM that night.
Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, TREE, ELEC UTILITY WORK, UNTRAINED, TREE TRIMMING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301021432 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Supervisors, forestry and logging workers |