Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 571570 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH FLUORESCENT LIGHTING CIRCUIT

Accident Summary Nr: 571570 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 02/20/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2242451	02/26/1985	3089	0	Tech Plastics Inc

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING APPROXIMATELY 18 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND ON AN ALUMINUM LADDER, WHICH WAS LEANING AGAINST METAL SPRINKLER PIPES. HE WAS INSTALLING A NEW BALLAST INTO A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE WITHOUT DEENERGIZING THE 277-VOLT CIRCUIT SUPPLYING IT. THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FELL FROM THE LADDER. HE DIED EITHER FROM THE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN THE FALL.

Keywords: BALLAST--LIGHTING, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, LIGHTING FIXTURE, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2242451			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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