OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221687643
FRANKIE'S TREE SERVICES INC.
BRADENTON, FL—
Event description
Employee is electrocuted while cutting limbs, caught pole sa
Investigation abstract
At 1:00 p.m. on July 30, 2024, Employee #1, employed by a tree trimming company, was using a pole saw to cut limbs. While lifting the pole saw, it made contact with an overhead power line, resulting in electrocution. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the employee died from the electrical injury. The incident occurred while the employee was working near overhead power lines. The employer has been cited for safety violations related to working near electrical hazards.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 46 M
- Event type
- 2
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