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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17418815 - Eaglewood, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbia Area Office
Site Address:
Eaglewood, Inc.
Marine Corps Air Station
Beaufort, SC 29902
Mailing Address:
Po Box 5483, Charlotte, NC 28225
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/10/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360577167 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS REPLACING A PRIMARY POWER SWITCH IN A CONSTANT-CURRENT REGULATOR CABINET WHICH WAS LOCATED IN A BUILDING ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE EMPLOYEE WAS A QUALIFIED FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN AND WAS WORKING ALONE. THE REGULATOR WAS DISCONNECTED FROM ITS POWER SUPPLY. THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND CAME IN CONTACT WITH A SWITCH IN AN ADJACENT CABINET WHICH HAD BEEN OPENED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. THE RESULTING ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM THE 4160-VOLT SOURCE WAS FATAL.
Keywords: E GI III, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTROCUTED, PANELBOARD, ELECTRICAL WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17418815 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Electrical and electronic technicians |