Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 23335.015 - Employee Is Electrocuted By A Damaged Extension Cord

Accident Summary Nr: 23335.015 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 07/26/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
546682.015	07/27/2012		811310	Beyers Portable Welding, Inc.

Abstract: At approximately 3:15 p.m. on July 26, 2012, Employee #1 and the employer were tightening bolts and welding inside the second level and front top of a cattle trailer (manufactured by Wilson Trailer Company). Employee #1 stepped out of the cattle trailer to get an industrial fan and water because of the hot climate in the trailer. He used an extension cord and fan to help cool the inside of the trailer, where the employer was working. Employee #1 then got back out of the trailer and walked around the rear of the trailer to the left side between the trailer and a bench drill machine (space about 14 inches). He was wet from perspiration and became wedged between the trailer and the drill machine, he was electrocuted from a damage extension cord.

Keywords: Caught Between, Drill, Electrical, Electrocuted, Trailer

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	546682.015	31	M	Fatality		Welders and cutters

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