Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 94596.015 - Electrician repairing light fixture is electrocuted

Accident Summary Nr: 94596.015 -- Report ID: 0214500 -- Event Date: 04/10/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1223657.015	04/10/2017		238210	Pilkin Electric, Llc

Abstract: At 11:30 a.m. on April 10, 2017, Employee #1, an electrician employed by an electrical services company, was working from a Genie scissor lift extended more than 10 feet above the ground. He was inspecting high bay light fixtures to determine which one was flickering. Employee #1 attempted to disconnect the relock safety connector which serviced the light fixture and thereby de-energize the ballast. He was squeezing the safety connector when it became stuck and began to spark and arch. A fire ensued. Employee #1 sustained an electric shock that entered at his left hand's index finger. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for an electric shock.

Keywords: Aerial Lift, Construction, Electric Arc, Electric Shock, Electrical, Electrician, Finger, Lighting Fixture, Lockout/Tagout, Repair

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1223657.015	50	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians' apprentices

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