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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221363997

APEX WINDOW CLEANING INC

Event
Electrical, Electrocuted, Overhead Power Line, Water, Window Washer
NAICS
561720
Inspection type
Referral
Activity number
#345359996
Employer profile
APEX WINDOW CLEANING INC
Summary number
221363997
Report ID
0454714

Event description

Employee is electrocuted when pole came in contact with powe

Investigation abstract

At approximately 7:15 a.m. on June 2, 2021, an employee was washing a third-story window with a water-fed pole. The brush at the end of the water-fed pole was at the wrong angle, so he lowered the pole down to adjust. In doing so, his pole came in contact with overhead electrical lines. The employee was electrocuted but revived. The employee was hospitalized for these injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 24 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    453

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