Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301765657 - Walker-Whiteside Electrical Contr.

Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation

Inspection Nr: 301765657

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 04/22/1998

Site Address:
Walker-Whiteside Electrical Contr.
211 Puckett Ferry Road, Fuji Photo
Greenwood, SC 29649

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1731

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/12/1998

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/22/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362625683

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 171110265

Event: 04/21/1998

ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR

A supervisor and a helper were installing florescent lighting fixtures in a mezzanine area. The supervisor was mounting a fixture, and the helper was pulling new conductors through conduit. Without the knowledge of the supervisor, the helper decided to cut into an existing energized line and make the connection himself. He contacted a 277-volt conductor and was electrocuted.

Keywords: LIGHTING CIRCUIT, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, UNTRAINED

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301765657			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electricians' apprentices

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