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Accident Summary Nr: 201489028 - Employee shocked by contact with energized conductor
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301125647 | 08/16/2006 | 1731 | 238210 | Blocka Construction Inc. |
Abstract: On August 14, 2006, Employee #1 was salvaging bolts to install busbars for circuit breakers when he contacted an energized 440-volt circuit. He touched the conductors with both hands, receiving a strong electric shock and sustaining serious injuries. Fire Department paramedics responded and revived Employee #1; he was then transported to the hospital, where he was treated for 14 days.
Keywords:
ELECTRICAL, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sewer/water treatment plant | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301125647 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing equipment (HVAC and other) Fatality Cause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source |