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Accident Summary Nr: 200021202 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 200021202 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 03/31/1999
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30213238604/01/199917310P.J. Smith Electrical Contractors,Inc.

Abstract: An electrician was working from a 2.4-meter fiberglass stepladder. He contacted an energized circuit, which caused him to fall from the ladder. He was hospitalized with injuries to his head and shoulder.

Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, LADDER, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Other building New project or new addition $20,000,000 and over 3 30

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 302132386 Hospitalized injury Electric Shock Electricians Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 6 feet
Cause: Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical work
Fatality Cause: Fall from/with ladder

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