Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 168480.015 - Employee dies when electrocuted inside water treatment plant

Accident Summary Nr: 168480.015 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 07/21/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1763391.015	07/21/2024	4941	221310	157152 - City Of Rocky Mount - Tar Water Treatment Plant

Abstract: On July 21, 2024, an employee working for a water treatment plant was troubleshooting an electrical float valve inside a treatment tank. The employee contacted live electrical wiring and was shocked. The employee died due to electrocution.

Keywords: Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, Energized, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Shock, Tank, Troubleshooting, Valve, Water Tank, Water Treatment, Water Treatment Plant

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1763391.015	19	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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