Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 878405 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 878405 -- Report ID: 0352430 -- Event Date: 07/18/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104419999	07/20/1990	7538	0	Eastern Truck & Trailer Corp.

Abstract: A mechanic with 2.5 years of welding experience was squatting under a truck trailer, welding in close quarters. He was using a Miller electric arc welder (Model No. 330BP) that was in good condition and that had a good welding cable. He was wearing his welding shield, leather gloves, and sleeves. While he was working, he apparently contacted the welding electrode and received an electric shock. He was hospitalized for his injury.

Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, WELDER, WELDING, ELECTRIC SHOCK, WELDING ELECTRODE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104419999			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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