Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1357181.015 - Northline Utilities Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Northline Utilities Llc.
131 Burke Road
Beekmantown, NY 12901
Mailing Address:
15 School Lane Suite 200, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2019
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 1396705 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 a.m. on October 30, 2018, three employee were flying in a helicopter approximately 45 feet above the ground and a fourth employee was working from a platform that was hanging down from the helicopter. The helicopter flipped over while in flight and came into contact with some power lines, bursting into flames and crashed into the ground. Two employees were killed when the helicopter crashed and two employees were hospitalized.
Keywords: Elevated Work Plat, Fire, Helicopter, Power Lines
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1357181.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Electrical Power-Line |