Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 904540 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 904540 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 08/27/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107927899	08/29/1989	1721	0	Richardson Paint Co., Inc

Abstract: A PAINTER WAS PAINTING A SUBSTATION. HE WAS WORKING FROM A WOOD LADDER PAINTING A COLUMN IN THE SUBSTATION. HE CONTACTED A BREAKER THAT WAS NEXT TO HIM. THE BREAKER WAS ONLY PARTIALLY DEENERGIZED, AND THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. THE EMPLOYEE FELL ABOUT 8 FEET TO THE GRAVEL SURFACE. HE DIED EN ROUTE TO A HOSPITAL.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LOCKOUT, E PTD, SUBSTATION, FALL, PAINTER, UNTRAINED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107927899			Fatality	Electric Shock	Painters, construction and maintenance

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