Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14321657 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 14321657 -- Report ID: 0317500 -- Event Date: 10/15/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107381303	10/17/1991	3674	0	Powerex Inc.

Abstract: An employee was using a thermocoupler to test semiconductors. He contacted an exposed lead on the thermocoupler, which was energized at between 650 and 1000 volts. He was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, TEST EQUIPMENT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107381303			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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