Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200350536 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - GROUND FAULT IN PLASMA CUTTER

Accident Summary Nr: 200350536 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 02/05/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301966776	02/08/1998	7532	0	James' Body Shop

Abstract: An employee was working with a 240-volt plasma cutter. The flexible cord had a ground fault, energizing the frame of the cutter and (apparently) the work lead. The employee was electrocuted when he contacted a metal vehicle lift while he was holding the work lead in his right hand.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTROCUTED, WELDER, WELDING, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC CORD, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301966776			Fatality	Electric Shock	Welders and cutters

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