Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202148946 - Worker Is Electrocuted While Working on Electric Switch

Accident Summary Nr: 202148946 -- Report ID: 0253640 -- Event Date: 08/28/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301595757	08/29/2005	8211	611110	Miller Place Ufsd Miller Place Hs

Abstract: On August 28, 2005, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic IV of Miller Place, was converting a florescent light from a wall switch to a motion sensor. While working on the switch Employee #1 he was using uninsulated vice grips and came into contact with live wires. He was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELECTROCUTED, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301595757			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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