Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201770963 - burn - electrical fault in switchgear

Accident Summary Nr: 201770963 -- Report ID: 0213900 -- Event Date: 03/16/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302714357	03/20/2000	1731	0	Troop Construction Inc. .

Abstract: An electrical worker was inspecting busbars for switchgear connected to a transformer. Although the transformer had been isolated so that it could be replaced, some of the equipment apparently remained energized. The employee either contacted energized parts or caused an electrical fault. He died from burns sustained in the accident.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, PPE, ELECTRICIAN, BUSBAR, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Powerline, transmission line		Maintenance or repair		$1,000,000 to $5,000,000	1	20	X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302714357			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electricians

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