Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 840421 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 840421 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 12/07/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109629295	12/16/1991	1791	0	Imperial Crane Services, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109629303	12/16/1991	1791	0	Fabcon, Incorporated
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109640060	12/09/1991	2893	0	Central Ink Corporation
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109629311	12/16/1991	1541	0	Commercial Contracting Specialists, Inc.

Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE GEAR HOUSING OF A MIXER, REPAIRING THE BALLAST ON A FLUORESCENT LIGHTING FIXTURE. THE MIXER HAD BEEN RAISED ABOUT 15 FEET ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ENABLE THE EMPLOYEE TO REACH THE FIXTURE, WHICH WAS STILL ENERGIZED. THE EMPLOYEE CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED PART AND WAS ELECTROCUTED. THE ELECTRIC SHOCK HE RECEIVED ALSO KNOCKED HIM OFF THE MIXER INTO A VAT OF INK.

Keywords: BALLAST--LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, LIGHTING FIXTURE, LOCKOUT, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL WORK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109629295			Occupation Not Listed
2	109629303			Occupation Not Listed
3	109640060	Fatality	Electric Shock	Electricians
4	109629311			Occupation Not Listed

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