Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 565098.015 - New-Tech Construction, Corporation

Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office

Inspection Nr: 565098.015

Report ID: 0419700

Date Opened: 08/09/2012

Site Address:
New-Tech Construction, Corporation
8831 Moncrief Dinsmore Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32219

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1543, Nokomis, FL 34274

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/09/2012

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/15/2012

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	495050	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 31035.015

Event: 08/08/2012

Employees Receive Electrical Shock from Lightning Strike Whi

At 12:45 p.m. on August 8, 2012, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working from a platform basket installing communication antenna equipment when the crane supporting the basket was struck by lightning. Both employees lost consciousness, received first-degree burns, and experienced residual neurological effects such as vertigo, memory loss, and headaches. Both employees were hospitalized and treated for their injuries.

Keywords: Aerial Lift, Antenna, Communication Tower, Communication Worker, Crane, Headache, Lightning, Platform, Unconsciousness, Work Platform

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	565098.015	28	M	Hospitalized injury		Telecomm: Equipment Install/Repair, Not Line Installer
2	565098.015	31	M	Hospitalized injury		Telecomm: Equipment Install/Repair, Not Line Installer

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