Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14387286 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DAMAGED UNDERGROUND CONDUIT

Accident Summary Nr: 14387286 -- Report ID: 0524200 -- Event Date: 08/14/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2288520	08/15/1985	1799	0	City Tank & Pump Inc
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2288538	08/15/1985	1731	0	E/R Crosstown Electric Inc

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN INSTRUCTED TO SHOVEL SOIL OUT OF A TRENCH IN ORDER TO EXPOSE A DAMAGED ELECTRICAL CONDUIT FOR REPAIR. HE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE GRABBED THE DAMAGED CONDUIT, WHICH HAD BEEN ENERGIZED BY THE CONDUCTORS WITHIN IT.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, CONDUIT, E C, UNDRGRD POWER LINE, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTROCUTED, TRENCH

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2288520			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported
2	2288538					Occupation Not Listed

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