Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 65854 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR

Accident Summary Nr: 65854 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 11/03/1977
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
13460308	11/07/1977	4911	0	Florida Power & Light Co

Abstract: A power line worker was taking part in a test operation in conjunction with an electrical equipment manufacturer (General Electric Company). He apparently contacted a test lead belonging to the manufacturing company. The lead was energized at 13 kilovolts, and the employee was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, TEST EQUIPMENT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	13460308			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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