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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 565098.015 - New-Tech Construction, Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
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
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 495050 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
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
| # | 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 |