Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202569406 - Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Energized Parts

Accident Summary Nr: 202569406 -- Report ID: 0452110 -- Event Date: 07/18/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315590760	07/18/2012	3462	332111	Aichi Forge Usa, Inc.

Abstract: On July 18, 2012, a worker was employed by Aichi Forge USA, Inc. He was working at Kentucky Advance Forge, in Georgetown, KY. The narrative did not state his occupation. He was working on a newly installed electric line. He mistakenly thought he had turned off the power to the electric panels on which he was working. While he was working, an electric arc ensued. The worker sustained an arc blast to his head and chest. He also came into contact with parts energized at 6,600 volts. He was killed.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, PPE, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315590760			Fatality	Electric Shock	Occupation not reported

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