Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 158835.015 - Employee dies from electrocution

Accident Summary Nr: 158835.015 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 06/26/2023
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1680740.015	06/27/2023	1711	238220	75779 - Glenn Plumbing Company

Abstract: At 4:42 p.m. on June 23, 2023, an employee was attaching new water piping to the water heater in the basement crawl space of a residence. While the employee's chest was in contact with metal ductwork, he came in contact with contacted with an energized ground rod that was underneath a vapor barrier and was electrocuted. The employee was transported to a hospital and died as a result of the injuries.

Keywords: Construction, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Energized, Installing, Metal, Residential Construction

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1680740.015	38	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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