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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311684757 - Milestone Cable, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Milestone Cable, Llc
Rt 11, Wilsonburg Rd
Reynoldsville, WV 26422
Mailing Address:
Rt 1 Box 237 E, Marlinton, WV 24954
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4841
NAICS: 517510/Cable and Other Program Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 11/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632132 | ||
| Referral | 200636108 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
A cable television line worker was working from an aerial lift, installing fiber optic cable at a utility pole. He contacted a 7200-volt overhead power line. The employee received an electric shock, and his clothes ignited. The injured employee was transported to a burn center, where he was hospitalized with burns over about 65 percent of his body. He died approximately 4 weeks after the accident.
Keywords: BURN, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, CABLE TV WORK, E TC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311684757 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |