Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200601854 - Electric Shock - Ground Fault in Electric Equipment

Accident Summary Nr: 200601854 -- Report ID: 0625400 -- Event Date: 06/14/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304384639	06/14/2001	1711	0	Will'S Plumbing & Testing Service

Abstract: A plumber was working in a damp excavation. He was using an electric sump pump, a florescent light, and an extension cord set. The plumber was electrocuted by an apparent ground fault in the electric equipment.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, CORD SET, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC PUMP, E C, GROUND FAULT, EQUIPMENT GROUNDING, ELECTRIC LIGHT--PORT

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Commercial building		Maintenance or repair		Under $50,000	1		X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	304384639			Fatality	Electric Shock	Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing plumbing, lighting fixtures Fatality Cause: Electrocution from equipment installation/tool use

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