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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14473623

OVERHEAD POWER LINE,ELECTRICAL,ELECTROCUTED,LADDER,METAL LADDER,ELECTRIC SHOCK,E GI IB

Event
OVERHEAD POWER LINE,ELECTRICAL,ELECTROCUTED,LADDER,METAL LADDER,ELECTRIC SHOCK,E GI IB
Linked inspection
No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number
14473623
Report ID
521400

Event description

ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE THRU LADDER

Investigation abstract

A CREW WAS INSTALLING ALUMINUM SIDING ON A HOUSE. THE ALUMINUM LADDER THEY WERE USING CONTACTED AN OVERHEAD POWER LINE. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED, AND ANOTH ER RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJU RIES.

Victims (2)

  1. #1 Fatality Age 57 M

    Nature of injury
    10
    Part of body
    4
    Event type
    6
    Source
    15
    Occupation code
    599
    Human factor
    6
    Environmental factor
    18
    Hazardous substance
    8870
    Task assigned
    1
  2. #2 Hospitalized Age 27 M

    Nature of injury
    10
    Part of body
    4
    Event type
    6
    Source
    15
    Occupation code
    599
    Human factor
    6
    Environmental factor
    18
    Hazardous substance
    8870
    Task assigned
    1

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