Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201340270 - electric shock - direct contact with energized parts

Accident Summary Nr: 201340270 -- Report ID: 0729700 -- Event Date: 01/15/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301011532	01/16/1998	7623	0	Brown Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Abstract: A heating ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic was working alone, troubleshooting a heat pump unit at an apartment building. He was found in a kneeling position with his head resting against electrical components. There were burns on the right side of his face near his cheek. It was believed that the employee removed the control panel to do a visual inspection of the control wiring. Apparently the employee's head contacted the exposed wiring.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, MAINTENANCE, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, AIR CONDITIONER, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301011532			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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