Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 655761 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN MANHOLE

Accident Summary Nr: 655761 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 08/07/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122120702	08/07/1997	6519	0	Cambridge Electric Light Company

Abstract: A power line worker was assessing the damage caused by an electrical fault in a manhole. The system operator inadvertently reenergized the faulted line, causing a second fault. The ensuing electric arc and fire burned the power line worker. He died of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, FIRE, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122120702			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical power installers and repairers

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