Inspection Detail

Inspection: 3162336 - Autoridad Energia Electrica

Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Mayaguez 0257240

Inspection Nr: 3162336

Report ID: 0257240

Date Opened: 07/30/1986

Site Address:
Autoridad Energia Electrica
Carr. 119 Km. 34 Calle Guajataca
San Sebastian, PR 00755

Mailing Address:
Box 1656, San Sebastian, PR 00755

Union Status: Union

SIC:4911

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: StateGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/05/1986

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/06/1986

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360774996

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14303614

Event: 07/24/1986

ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD LINE

A power line worker was repairing a 125-kilometer-long, 2400-volt overhead power line. With his right hand touching grounded equipment, he reached for a plate with his left hand. As he did so, he touched a phase conductor and was electrocuted. He was not wearing his rubber insulating gloves, which were in his truck.

Keywords: ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTROCUTED, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	3162336			Fatality	Electric Shock	Electrical power installers and repairers

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