Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 739094 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - GROUND FAULT IN ELECTRIC SAW

Accident Summary Nr: 739094 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 07/10/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
14782619	07/10/1986	1522	0	Popular Developers

Abstract: A CARPENTER WAS STANDING ON A WOODEN FLOOR TRUSS, WHICH WAS BEING USED AS A LADDER. HE WAS USING A PORTABLE ELECTRIC CIRCULAR SAW TO CUT THE ENDS OFF OF ROOF TRUSSES. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM A GROUND FAULT IN THE TOOL, AND THE SHOCK CAUSED HIM TO FALL 2 TO 3 FEET INTO MUD AND WATER. THE ELECTRIC SAW REMAINED IN HIS HAND, AND HE WAS ELECTROCUTED.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SAW, E C, GROUND FAULT, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	14782619			Fatality	Electric Shock	Carpenters

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