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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221720121

76318 - ANDERSON REGIONAL JOINT WATER SYSTEM

Event
Contact, Electrocuted, Fan, HVAC, Machine Guarding, Shock, Troubleshooting, Wire Line
NAICS
221310
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347668725
Employer profile
76318 - ANDERSON REGIONAL JOINT WATER SYSTEM
Summary number
221720121
Report ID
0454510

Event description

Employee is electrocuted while troubleshooting AC unit

Investigation abstract

At approximately 12:00 a.m. on July 18, 2024, Employee #1 was working at the Clemson Booster Station troubleshooting AC Unit #2. While cutting a wire under the fan guard using a non-insulated wire cutter, Employee #1 came into contact with a live wire, resulting in an electrical shock. Employee #1 cied from his injuries shortly thereafter.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 23 M

    Event type
    13
    Occupation code
    999

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