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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15180177 - Memphis Lgw-Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
Memphis Lgw-Maintenance
4949 Raleigh-Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38128
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360613327 |
Investigation Summary
A THREE-PERSON CREW WAS REPAIRING A GAS LEAK. THEY DUG TWO HOLES (3 TO 4 FEET DEEP) TO LOCATE THE LEAK. IN THE PROCESS OF DIGGING THE HOLES, THEY UNCOVERED A 120-VOLT ELECTRIC POWER LINE SUPPLYING STREET LIGHTS. THE POWER LINE, WHICH WAS 12 TO 15 INCHES DEEP WAS INSTALLED, AT LEAST IN PART, IN METAL CONDUIT. OVER TIME, THE CONDUIT HAD BECOME ENERGIZED. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES RAISED UP AND CONTACTED THE CONDUIT. AS HE WAS IN GOOD CONTACT WITH THE GROUND, HE WAS ELECTROCUTED.
Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, CONDUIT, ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTROCUTED, GROUND FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15180177 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |