Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202633566 - Two Employees Are Electrocuted When Pipe Contacts Power Line
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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313512766 | 05/20/2011 | 0181 | 111421 | P.B.Sod Farms |
Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on May 20, 2011, Employee #1 and #2 were moving aluminum irrigation piping that had a 3 in. diameter and 30.58 ft length. The employees raised the pipe and contacted a high voltage overhead power line at 12,000 volts and a height of 27.17 ft. Both employees were electrocuted and pronounced dead at the scene.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 313512766 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction | ||
2 | 313512766 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |