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Accident Summary Nr: 14516199 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH LIVE CONDUCTOR THRU TOOL

Accident Summary Nr: 14516199 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 04/29/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
17447533	04/29/1985	1731	0	Electric Machinery Enterprises Incorporated

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE WAS WORKING ON ELECTRICAL WIRING WHICH WAS SUPPOSEDLY DEENERGIZED. HE WAS SPLICING, ATTACHING WIRE NUTS, AND PUTTING COVERS ON SMALL JUNCTION BOXES IN THE CEILING. HE WAS WORKING ON THE SECOND STEP FROM THE TOP OF AN 8-FOOT WOODEN STEP LADDER. HE CUT THROUGH THE INSULATION ON A STILL ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR WHILE HIS STOMACH WAS TOUCHING A SPRINKLER PIPE. HE RECEIVED A 277-VOLT ELECTRIC SHOCK. ALTHOUGH HIS HEART STOPPED SEVERAL TIMES, TIMELY CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION SAVED HIS LIFE. HE SUSTAINED HEART AND BRAIN INJURY.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, CPR, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, E C, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	17447533			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians

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