Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 645333 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 645333 -- Report ID: 0215000 -- Event Date: 09/14/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106184286	09/14/1992	3731	0	New York Shipyard, Corp.

Abstract: A DOCK HAND WAS ASSIGNED TO CLEAN UP DEBRIS IN A GRAVING DOCK. A SHIP REPAIR IN THE DOCK WAS COMPLETE, AND THE COMPANY WAS READY TO FLOOD THE AREA TO FLOAT THE SHIP OUT. THE AREA WAS WET WITH WATER, AND AN EXTENSION CORD SET NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN WET OR DAMP LOCATIONS WAS IN THE DOCK AREA. THE 120-VOLT EXTENSION CORD HAD A BREAK IN ITS INSULATION, EXPOSING AN ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR. THE DOCK HAND CONTACTED THE EXPOSED CONDUCTOR AND WAS ELECTROCUTED.

Keywords: ELEC INSULATION, SHIPYARD, E M, ELECTRICAL, CORD SET, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, DOCK WORKER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106184286			Fatality	Electric Shock	Laborers, except construction

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