Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 735159 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH LIVE PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 735159 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 07/20/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105453120	07/21/1988	1711	0	Southern Pipe & Mechanical Inc.

Abstract: A PLUMBER WAS REMOVING LIGHTS FROM THE TOP OF SHELVING BEAMS. HE WAS WORKING AT A HEIGHT OF ABOUT 29 FEET ABOVE A CONCRETE FLOOR. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED ENERGIZED PARTS OF THE 277-VOLT LIGHTING CIRCUIT. THE RESULTANT ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUSED HIM TO FALL TO THE FLOOR. HE DIED OF INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE FALL.

Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, UNTRAINED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105453120			Fatality	Concussion	Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices

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