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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1159848.015 - Ellsworth Electric, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Ellsworth Electric, Inc.
170 West Campus Drive
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Mailing Address:
88 West Lee Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/12/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1108981 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 5, 2016, Employee #1 was stripping a 10-gauge, 120-volt electric wire, located in a 12 inch by 18 inch in-ground electrical junction box. For an unknown reason, power to the wire was energized, electrocuting Employee #1. He was found to be unresponsive, holding a pair of linesmans' pliers in his right hand and a pair of wire cutters in his left. Emergency services pronounced Employee #1 to be dead.
Keywords: Electrical, Electrical Box, Electrocuted, Lockout/Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1159848.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Electricians |