Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 139522.015 - Employee is killed when electrocuted

Accident Summary Nr: 139522.015 -- Report ID: 0253640 -- Event Date: 09/08/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1552758.015	09/09/2021		488119	Islip Tn - Long Island Macarthur Airport Airfield

Abstract: At 2:45 p.m. on September 8, 2021, Employee #1 was performing electrical work at an airport facility. He was troubleshooting a 4,400-volt transformer for an airfield sign. He radioed to the tower to cut electrical power to the sign. He then opened the cap to access the electrical wiring. He grabbed the wiring to untangle it. Employee #1 was electrocuted and killed when he came into contact with live electrical wiring.

Keywords: Airport, Electric Sign, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Electrocuted, Lockout/Tagout, Transformer, Troubleshooting

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1552758.015	51	M	Fatality

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