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OSHA Fatal Fact 11

An electrocution accident occurred during remodeling work when an employee handling a metal antenna made contact with a high-voltage power line, resulting in a fatal shock. OSHA issued a citation for serious violations of construction standards, indicating that adherence to safety protocols could have prevented the incident. Recommendations include training employees to recognize electrical hazards and ensuring safety measures are in place when working near power lines.

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OSHA Fatal Fact 11

An electrocution accident occurred during remodeling work when an employee handling a metal antenna made contact with a high-voltage power line, resulting in a fatal shock. OSHA issued a citation for serious violations of construction standards, indicating that adherence to safety protocols could have prevented the incident. Recommendations include training employees to recognize electrical hazards and ensuring safety measures are in place when working near power lines.

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ACCIDENT SUMMARY No.

11

Accident Type: Electrocution


Weather Conditions: Wet Ground
Type of Operation: Remodeling
Size of Work Crew: 2
Collective Bargaining No
Competent Safety Monitor on Site: Yes
Safety and Health Program in Effect: No
Was the Worksite Inspected Regularly: Yes
Training and Education Provided: No
Employee Job Title: Carpenter
Age & Sex: 33-Male
Experience at this Type of Work: 30 Days

Time on Project: 3 Days

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

Two employees were installing aluminum siding on a farmhouse when it became necessary to remove
a 36-foot high metal pole CB antenna. One employee stood on a metal pick board between two
ladders and unfastened the antenna at the top of the house. The other employee, who was standing
on the ground, took the antenna to lay it down in the yard. The antenna made electrical contact with
a 7200-volt power transmission tine 30 feet 10 inches from the house and 23 feet 9 inches above the
ground. The employee handling the antenna received a fatal shock and the other employee a minor
shock.

INSPECTION RESULTS

Following its investigation, OSHA issued one citation for two alleged serious violations of its
construction standards. Had these standards been adhered to, the fatality might have been
prevented.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Note the presence of power lines and be extremely cautious when working near them. Train
employees to recognize and avoid electrical hazards (29CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
2. Do not permit employees to work near any part of an electrical power circuit which might be
contacted in the course of the work. Guard all electrical power circuits against accidental
contact by insulating the circuit or deenergizing it or by other effective means that would
protect the employee (29CFR 1926.400(C)(1)).

SOURCES OF HELP

 Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207) which contains all OSHA job safety
and health rules and regulations (1926 and 1910) covering construction.
 OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (available from the National
Technical Information Service - Order No. PB-239-312/AS) comprised of a set of 15 guidelines
to help construction employees establish a training program in the safe use of equipment,
tools, and machinery on the job.
 OSHA-funded free onsite consultation services. Consult your telephone directory for the
number of your local OSHA area or regional office for further assistance and advice (list under
the U.S. Department of Labor or under the state government section where states administer
the own OSH programs).

NOTE: The case here described was selected as being representative of fatalities caused by improper
work practices. No special emphasis or priority is implied nor is the case necessarily a recent
occurrence. The legal aspects of the incident have been resolved, and the case is now closed.

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