Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14296040 - Electric Shock - Contact With Faulty Utilization Equipment
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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2856391 | 11/13/1985 | 5531 | 0 | Market Tire Company, Incorporation |
Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING A FRONT-END ALIGNMENT ON AN AUTOMOBILE. HE WAS USING A HUNTER, MODEL 800-A, LITE-A-LINE II (SERIAL NO. 33257) OPERATING AT 120 VOLTS. THE EMPLOYEE HAD PREVIOUSLY ATTACHED THE HEADS TO THE WHEELS AND CAME BACK TO ADJUST THE HEAD ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED THE HEAD, HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK THAT INITIALLY FROZE HIM TO IT. HE THEN FELL TO THE FLOOR. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED BUT SURVIVED.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 2856391 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Garage and service station related occupations |