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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101083376 - Sharp Electric Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Sharp Electric Inc.
2600 I-10 Service Road
Metairie, LA 70001
Mailing Address:
3600 Hessmer, Metairie, LA 70002
Union Status: Union
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/22/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360560072 |
Investigation Summary
A FIRST CLASS ELECTRICIAN WORKING FROM A STEPLADDER WAS CONNECTING A CONDUCTOR FOR A LIGHTING CIRCUIT IN A JUNCTION BOX. HIS SHOULDER WAS TOUCHING A METAL SPRINKLER PIPE AT THE TIME. HE WAS UNSCREWING A WIRE NUT, USING HIS ELECTRICIAN'S PLIERS, APPARENTLY TO CHECK TO SEE IF THE CIRCUIT WAS ENERGIZED. THE CIRCUIT WAS ENERGIZED (AT 277 VOLTS), AND THE ELECTRICIAN WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN THE PLIERS TORE THROUGH THE WIRE NUT AND CONTACTED THE CONDUCTOR.
Keywords: E GI II, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101083376 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electricians |