Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 510719 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 510719 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 09/17/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124686379	09/20/1996	3353	0	Reynolds Metals Company

Abstract: An electrician was working near a 13.8-kilovolt bushing. He contacted the bushing with his arm and received an electric shock, which knocked him to the ground. He also sustained electrical burns. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124686379			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians

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