Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14303853 - ELECTRIC SHOCK & BURN - DIRECT CONTACT WITH UNDERGROUND LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 14303853 -- Report ID: 0257220 -- Event Date: 10/09/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
18715334	10/21/1986	4911	0	Autoridad De Energia Electrica

Abstract: TWO EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING IN AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION. THEY CONTACTED EXPOSED PARTS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENERGIZED AT 4800 VOLTS. THE TWO EMPLOYEES RECEIVED THIRD DEGREE BURNS, IN ADDITION TO ELECTRIC SHOCKS, AND WERE HOSPITALIZED FOR THEIR INJURIES.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICAL, E PTD, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNDRGRD POWER LINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	18715334			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians
2	18715334			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians

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