Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201270527 - electric shock - direct contact with energized parts
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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300965076 | 06/18/1998 | 7699 | 0 | Servicesouth Inc. |
Abstract: An electrician for an electrical services firm was working in a panelboard troubleshooting and repairing the circuit for a commercial washing machine. When the repairs were completed, he began to close the circuit breaker for the washing machine and was electrocuted. Apparently, when replacing the panel cover, he pinched some conductors between the cover and the ungrounded enclosure energizing the cover. The employee was electrocuted.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 300965076 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |