Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 812669 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 812669 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 09/17/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126548791	09/22/1997	4911	0	Minnesota Power

Abstract: A journeyman power line worker opened a pad-mounted transformer supplying an underground electrical service. Without testing for voltage first, the employee inserted a test probe into a feed-through bushing. He apparently contacted the energized 8000-volt (phase-to-ground) bushing and was electrocuted.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, TRANSFORMER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126548791			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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