Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 688804 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 688804 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 08/30/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103540605	08/31/1995	1796	0	Millar Elevator Service Co.

Abstract: An elevator mechanic was troubleshooting an elevator circuit. He deenergized the main circuit and then squeezed himself through the 9.25-inch-wide space between a brick wall and an elevator controller. He jumpered energized circuit behind the controller, apparently reenergizing the circuit that he had deenergized. He contacted 480-volt parts on the controller as he squeezed back out through the tight space and was electrocuted.

Keywords: ENCLOSED SPACE, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELEVATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103540605			Fatality	Electric Shock	Elevator installers and repairers

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