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Accident Summary Nr: 101302.015 - Two employees are electrocuted when aerial lift contacts pow

Accident Summary Nr: 101302.015 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 11/14/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1281402.015	12/07/2017		541320	David Witchey

Abstract: At approximately 1:13 p.m. on November 14, 2017 , two employees, a 38 year old male and 46 year old female, were positioning a towable boom lift to perform tree trimming activities. During positioning, the boom lift made contact with a 23KV transmission line causing electrocutions to both employees. One employee was pronounced dead at the scene and the other died three days later due to injuries sustained.

Keywords: Aerial Lift, Electrocuted, Power Lines, Tree Trimming

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Occupation
1	1281402.015	46	F	Fatality	Laborers, except construction
2	1281402.015	23	F	Fatality	Accountants and auditors
3	1281402.015	38	M	Fatality	Laborers, except construction

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