Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200782944 - Employee Is Electrocuted While Working of Ferris Wheel

Accident Summary Nr: 200782944 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 09/08/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305467813	09/10/2003	7999	713990	C&H Employees Inc.

Abstract: On September 8, 2003, an employee was working on a 20 meter, Gondola Ferris wheel. The employee had climbed the tower to access the wheel area and had positioned himself near the center hub area, 30 feet from the ground level. While the employee was performing some work activities upon the wheels lights, he came in contact with the 220 volts, 3-phase commentator ring. The employee was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FERRIS WHEEL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305467813			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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