Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201925260 - Employee Is Electrocuted

Accident Summary Nr: 201925260 -- Report ID: 0626700 -- Event Date: 08/27/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312924624	09/30/2010	1711	238220	Halcumb Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Abstract: On August 27, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker entered a crawl space under a residential home to replace the air conditioning ductwork damaged during a storm surge. The storm surge also detached electrical wiring from floor joints underneath the house , as well as loosened wiring junctions and damaged wiring insulation. Upon initial entry under the house, Employee #1 received an electrical shock from one of the unattached wires. The coworker obtained a voltage meter to determine which wires were energized, and electrical tape to repair any damaged connections or insulation. During the work, Employee #1 attempted to remove a section of metal ductwork when its metal edge contacted a 240 volt power line lying on the ground. The power line sent an electrical shock that electrocuted Employee #1. The coworker summoned emergency medical personnel and freed Employee #1 by throwing a brick at the circuit and disrupting it. Emergency medical personnel arrived and transported Employee #1 to a medical center where he was pronounced dead.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling		Alteration or rehabilitation		Under $50,000	2		X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	312924624			Fatality	Electric Shock	Sheetmetal duct installers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Demolition Fatality Cause: Electrocution from equipment installation/tool use

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