Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201122389 - Electric Shock & Fall - Contact with Energized Conductor

Accident Summary Nr: 201122389 -- Report ID: 0950613 -- Event Date: 04/27/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125518373	05/03/2000	1731	0	Baypoint Electric, Inc.

Abstract: A lead electrician with more than 18 years of experience was working on a 277-volt circuit, connecting ungrounded and grounded circuit conductors in a junction box. The circuit was energized as he performed this task. He was wearing safety glasses, a hard hat, and general-purpose gloves. Working from a fiberglass ladder, he touched the ungrounded circuit conductor with his right hand while his left arm was grounded. He received an electric shock and fell 1.8 meters to the floor. He was taken to an emergency room and held for about 8 hours for observation. The employer permitted the electrician to work on circuits while they were energized.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, E C, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Commercial building		Demolition		$50,000 to $250,000	2	40

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125518373			Non Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians

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