Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307707950 - Walpole, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office

Inspection Nr: 307707950

Report ID: 0420600

Date Opened: 05/07/2004

Site Address:
Walpole, Inc.
10800 Ne 128th Ave
Okeechobee, FL 34972

Mailing Address:
269 Nw 9th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4213

NAICS: 484230/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/01/2004

Emphasis: L:Ohpwrlne, S:Transportation

Case Closed: 09/01/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102408861

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202344545

Event: 05/06/2004

Employee Is Electrocuted When Hauler Contacts Power Line

On May 6, 2003, Employee #1 was operating an over-the-road hauler that measured 57 feet long. As he manually operated the tarp on the hauler, extending it to a height of 25 feet above the ground, the equipment came into contact with a 7,600 volt overhead power line that was located 21.25 feet above the ground. Employee #1 was electrocuted and killed.

Keywords: ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTROCUTED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UTILITY POLE, INATTENTION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307707950			Fatality	Electric Shock	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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