Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 128164.015 - employee incurs electrical shock while installing transforme

Accident Summary Nr: 128164.015 -- Report ID: 0352460 -- Event Date: 07/23/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1484908.015	07/23/2020		238210	Riggs Distler & Company, Inc.

Abstract: At 12:00 a.m. on July 23, 2020, Employee #1 was performing a transformer installation for the electric system. While setting a cutout on the transformer to the bottom line of the stinger, Employee #1 came into contact with or close proximity to the primary and neutral connections on the back of the transformer without wearing gloves. As a result, he received an electrical shock to his hands and arm, which caused severe damage to his chest. Emergency medical services transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was admitted for treatment.

Keywords: Arm, Chest, Contact, Electric Shock, Hand, Installing

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Powerline, transmission line		New project or new addition				16

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1484908.015	50	M	Hospitalized injury		Electrical and electronic engineers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Temporary work (buildings, facilities) Fatality Cause:

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