Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14505606 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 14505606 -- Report ID: 0728500 -- Event Date: 04/15/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100920206	04/17/1989	1799	0	Putnam Petroleum Service Company, Inc.

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING WIRING ATOP A NEW CANOPY AT A SERVICE STATION. HE WAS RUNNING CONDUCTORS TO THE LIGHTS FOR THE CANOPY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE CUT INTO A 240-VOLT CONDUCTOR. THE CORONER'S REPORT STATED THAT THE TIME OF DEATH WAS AT 3:00 PM. HOWEVER, THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL 5:00 PM.

Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, E C, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100920206			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electricians

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