Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170891014 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 170891014 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 01/12/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120120662	01/12/1995	1731	0	Demaria Electric Inc

Abstract: A power line worker was working on a 4160-volt circuit breaker. The employee was apparently performing tests inside the breaker. The circuit breaker was energized, and a test meter was in place to test for unbalanced loads. The employee, who was not using electrical protective equipment, was electrocuted. The physical condition of the breaker, after the accident, indicated that the employee's hand contacted one of the fuses.

Keywords: FUSE, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELEC UTILITY WORK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120120662			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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