Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170185920 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 170185920 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 08/05/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111993200	08/21/1991	6531	0	Western Capital Resources

Abstract: A CHIEF ENGINEER FOR A REAL ESTATE MANAGER WAS TROUBLESHOOTING A COMPLAINT FROM A TENANT. STANDING ON A 3-FOOT WOOD LADDER, HE REMOVED THE COVER OF A JUNCTION BOX. HE CONTACTED A 277-VOLT WIRE CONNECTOR AND RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE SHOCK CAUSED HIM TO FALL TO THE FLOOR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.

Keywords: E GI II, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, LADDER, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111993200			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Stationary engineers

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