Inspection Detail

Inspection: 308451871 - Frederick County Division Of Utilities And Solid

Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health

Inspection Nr: 308451871

Report ID: 0352450

Date Opened: 01/26/2005

Site Address:
Frederick County Division Of Utilities And Solid
750 New Design Road
Frederick, MD 21704

Mailing Address:
12 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9511

NAICS: 924110/Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/26/2005

Emphasis: L:9311

Case Closed: 01/26/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102357183

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202355707

Event: 01/26/2005

Employee Is Shocked Touching Energized Light Pole

On January 26, 2005, Employee #1 was working at a local waste water treatment facility to move a portable water pump. As he approached the pump, he came in contact with the metal casing of an exterior light pole. The pole grabbed onto him for two to three seconds and then released. He appeared to be shaking and confused. The pole casing was tested by an electrician and showed the pole casing was energized to 280 volts. Employee #1 was taken to a hospital for an electrical shock and released.

Keywords: SHOCK, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308451871			Non Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Water and sewage treatment plant operators

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