Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170179709 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - GROUND FAULT IN LIGHTING WIRING

Accident Summary Nr: 170179709 -- Report ID: 0950645 -- Event Date: 12/31/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112224423	01/04/1991	5311	0	Target Store

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A STEPLADDER ABOUT 6 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, REMOVING STOCK BOXES. THE SHELF FOR THE BOXES WAS 1.5 FEET HIGHER THAN A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FITTING. A BOX FELL ON TOP OF THE FITTING, WHICH BECAME DETACHED AT ONE END. A 277-VOLT CONDUCTOR CONTACTED THE LADDER ON WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING. AS A RESULT THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, CONDUIT, STEPLADDER, LADDER, LIGHTING FIXTURE, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112224423			Non Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Stock handlers and baggers

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