Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1266326.015 - Lowry Electric Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Lowry Electric Inc.
5451 Rock Creek East Street
Kellogg, IA 50135
Mailing Address:
Po Box 447, Montezuma, IA 50171
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/2017
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 10/17/2017
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Referral | 1265544 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on September 18, 2017, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by an electrical services company, were working at a campground where a trench was being dug for the installation of new electrical service lines. As the coworker was operating a trencher, he hit an unmarked underground power line. Employee #1 went to investigate, touched the energized wire, and received an electric shock. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for electric shock and an injury to the opposite shoulder.
Keywords: Construction, Construction vehicle, Electric Shock, Electrical, Electrician, Excavation, Power Lines, Shoulder, Trench
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1266326.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |