Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170572747 - ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN ELECTRICAL BOX

Accident Summary Nr: 170572747 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 05/29/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302444823	06/24/1999	2679	0	Sonoco Products Co. - Paper Div.

Abstract: An electrician was installing a 480-volt, three-phase circuit breaker in an enclosure. The circuit breaker supplied some squirrel-cage fans. The screwdriver the employee was using contacted energized parts and caused an electrical fault. The employee received an electric shock and was burned by the ensuing electric arc. He died from his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL BOX, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302444823			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electricians

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