Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170242002 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - GROUND FAULT IN CONDUIT

Accident Summary Nr: 170242002 -- Report ID: 1055350 -- Event Date: 05/26/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111380226	05/28/1991	5812	0	The Top Hat Cafe

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WHO WAS ASSIGNED TO PERFORM MINOR REPAIRS AND OTHER SIMILAR DUTIES WAS REPAIRING A LEAKING WATER PIPE IN AN ATTIC. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED A CONDUIT THAT HAD BEEN ENERGIZED TO 120 VOLTS. HE DIED OF PULMONARY CONGESTION AND EDEMA FROM THE ELECTRIC SHOCK HE RECEIVED.

Keywords: ATTIC, ELECTRICAL, CONDUIT, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111380226			Fatality	Electric Shock	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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