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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2801454 - Wehr Constructor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Wehr Constructor, Inc.
720 S. Floyd Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Mailing Address:
2517 Plant Side Dr., Louisville, KY 40299
Union Status: Union
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360208433 |
Investigation Summary
A CONCRETE FINISHER WAS FINISHING CONCRETE WITH A BROOM. THE BROOM WAS 20 FEET LONG WITH AN ALUMINUM HANDLE. HE WAS AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE FIFTH FLOOR OF THE STRUCTURE. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED A 13.8-KILOVOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE (THE REPORT DID NOT STATE HOW--PRESUMABLY THROUGH THE BROOM) AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE EXIT POINTS FOR THE CURRENT WERE HIS LEFT HAND AND HIS LEFT FOOT.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, BROOM, ELECTROCUTED, E C
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2801454 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |