Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14346175 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH EXPOSED LIVE PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 14346175 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 06/21/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2460616	06/28/1985	1731	0	Master Electric Systems
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2460624	06/26/1985	1521	0	Raymond Building Supply Corporation

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE ATTIC OF A RESIDENCE INSTALLING A LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE CEILING OF A CLOSET. THE EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR A RECEPTACLE THAT HAD ITS FACEPLATE REMOVED. THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS PERSPIRING, LEANED AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING DUCT WHILE INSTALLING THE WIRING FOR THE FIXTURE. WHEN HE CONTACTED THE LIVE RECEPTACLE, HE WAS ELECTROCUTED.

Keywords: RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL, E C, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS, ELECTRICAL BOX

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2460616			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electricians
2	2460624					Occupation Not Listed

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