OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14505606

LIGHTING CIRCUIT,ELECTRICAL,INSULATED TOOL,ELECTRICIAN,ELECTROCUTED,ELECTRICAL WORK,LOCKOUT,E C,ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

1989-04-15T00:00:00

Event: LIGHTING CIRCUIT,ELECTRICAL,INSULATED TOOL,ELECTRICIAN,ELECTROCUTED,ELECTRICAL WORK,LOCKOUT,E C,ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 14505606
Report ID: 728500

Event description

ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Investigation abstract

AN EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING WIRING ATOP A NEW CANOPY AT A SERVICE STATION. HE WAS RUNNING CONDUCTORS TO THE LIGHTS FOR THE CANOPY. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE CUT INTO A 240-VOLT CONDUCTOR. THE CORONER'S REPORT STATED THAT THE TIME OF DEATH WAS AT 3:00 PM. HOWEVER, THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL 5:00 PM.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 25 M

Nature of injury
10

Part of body
12

Event type
13

Source
15

Occupation code
575

Human factor
13

Environmental factor
18

Hazardous substance
8880

Task assigned
1

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