OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221689367

67264 - WILLIAM E GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC

MURRAY, KY— 2024-07-31T00:00:00

Event: Cable, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrocuted, Energized, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, PPE, PPE Hazard Assessment, Shock, Shoulder, Water
NAICS: 238210
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347665887
Employer profile: 67264 - WILLIAM E GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC
Summary number: 221689367
Report ID: 0452110

Event description

Employee replacing water damaged wire dies when electrocuted

Investigation abstract

On July 31, 2024, an employee working for an electrical contractor was shocked while replacing flood-damaged electrical cable. The employee died due to electrocution.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 49 M

Event type
13

Occupation code
999

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