Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170395909 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 170395909 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 10/20/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106991185	10/20/1993	8734	0	Avo Multi-Amp Service Corp.

Abstract: An electrician for a testing laboratory was high pot testing 13.8-kilovolt switchgear. As he was disconnecting a ground wire from the deenergized side of the busbar, he contacted energized parts. The employee sustained an electric shock and third-degree burns to his hands, to the left side of his abdomen, and to his legs. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTRICIAN, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, SWITCHGEAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106991185			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians

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