Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14427082 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - FAILURE OF LOCKOUT SYSTEM

Accident Summary Nr: 14427082 -- Report ID: 0830500 -- Event Date: 08/11/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100019306	08/11/1986	3479	0	Energy Coatings

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A 480-VOLT SWITCH BOX FROM AN AIR COMPRESSOR. BEFORE WORKING ON THE SWITCH BOX, THE EMPLOYEE HAD OPENED A DISCONNECT SWITCH THAT WAS MARKED INCORRECTLY. THOUGH HE THOUGHT HE HAD DEENERGIZED THE AIR COMPRESSOR'S SWITCH BOX, THE CIRCUIT IN THE BOX REMAINED ENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE CONTACTED ENERGIZED PARTS.

Keywords: E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, MARKING, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL BOX

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100019306			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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