Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14527592 - ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURNS - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ARRESTER
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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101189082 | 10/07/1986 | 4911 | 0 | Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association |
Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS CONNECTING THE LEAD OF A LIGHTNING ARRESTER TO A 7200-VOLT LINE TO A REGULATOR BANK. AS HE WAS REACHING OVER AND AROUND THE ENERGIZED ARRESTER, HIS LEFT ARM CONTACTED THE LINE LEAD AND HIS SWEAT-SOAKED SHIRT CONTACTED THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE FOR THE ARRESTER AT THE SAME TIME. THIS CAUSED A FAULT AND A FLASH FIRE. THE EMPLOYEE DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 101189082 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical power installers and repairers |