Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202468633 - Worker Is Electrocuted Operating Lift Near Electrical Lines

Accident Summary Nr: 202468633 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 04/15/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312436306	04/15/2010	2869	325188	Argo Chemical, Inc.

Abstract: On April 15, 2010, Employee #1 of Argo Chemical, Inc., was operating a Genie articulating telescoping boom lift (Model Number 245/25, Unit Number: 54723-11, Serial Number: Z452508A-37899). He was driving north but facing south and was videotaping while operating the lift. While moving the boom lift, the lift was approximately 22-24 feet above the ground and the nearby 12 KV electrical lines were approximately 26-30 feet above the ground. Employee #1 was electrocuted.

Keywords: BOOM TRUCK, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312436306			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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