Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170701965 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR THRU TOOL

Accident Summary Nr: 170701965 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 09/08/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120249594	09/11/1998	7623	0	Fye Air Conditioning & Heating

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic had just replaced a compressor and a motor for an air conditioner at a residence. He was kneeling down in a damp area, talking to the homeowner. The nutdriver he was holding contacted an energized 120-volt conductor in the air conditioner, and the employee was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, REPAIR, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120249594			Fatality	Electric Shock	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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