Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170081970 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - GROUND FAULT ENERGIZED METAL SHELF

Accident Summary Nr: 170081970 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 09/23/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300391489	09/26/1996	0971	0	Domangue Fur House Inc

Abstract: A seasonal employee in an alligator processing plant ran a forklift into a metal shelf. This damaged the supply cord on a 120-volt coffee pot. The ungrounded circuit conductor became exposed and energized the metal shelf. The employee got off the forklift and grabbed the shelf with both hands. He was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC INSULATION, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC CORD

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300391489			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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