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Accident: 200530921 - Employee Electrocuted Removing Fan From Transformer Cabinet

Accident: 200530921 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 07/22/2006
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
11510008307/24/20061731The Esco Group
On July 22, 2006, Employee #1 was removing an electric cooling fan from an electric transformer cabinet. The transformer was a 12,470-volt, FR5-E substation feed, with 480/277Y output. He contacted the A-phase current between the transformer and the ground, and was electrocuted. The current to the transformer had not been locked out or isolated.
Keywords: electrical, work rules, electrocuted, struck against, construction, electrical work, lockout, transformer vault, elec circ part--misc
End Use Proj Type Proj Cost Stories NonBldgHt Fatality
Commercial building Maintenance or repair Under $50,000 2 X
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 115100083 Fatality Electric Shock Electricians

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