Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14567572 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - FIXTURE ENERGIZED DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT

Accident Summary Nr: 14567572 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 03/29/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15130594	04/03/1984	5541	0	Road King Truckstop Incorporated

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING A SPEAKER WIRE THROUGH A SUSPENDED CEILING. IN THE PROCESS, HE MOVED A LIGHT FIXTURE, CAUSING A SHORT. THE FAULT IMPRESSED 120 VOLTS ON THE FIXTURE OR THE CEILING SUPPORTS. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PARTIAL PARALYSIS OF HIS RIGHT HAND.

Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, PARALYSIS, ELECTRICAL, SUSPENDED CEILING, E GI VII, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15130594			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Cashiers

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