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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221382989

64072 - MAHER ELECTRIC LLC

Event
Contact, Electric Shock, Inspecting, Lighting, Lighting Fixture, Scissor lift, Unguarded Live Parts
NAICS
238210
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345486187
Employer profile
64072 - MAHER ELECTRIC LLC
Summary number
221382989
Report ID
0452110

Event description

Employee receives electric shock while working on light fixt

Investigation abstract

At 12:00 a.m. on August 18, 2021, an employee worked from a scissor lift to locate a wire when a hanging light fixture became displaced and exposed live wires in a conduit. The employee contacted the live wire and received an electric shock. The employee was transported to the hospital, where the employee died of the injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 62 M

    Event type
    13
    Occupation code
    999

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