OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221728785
76356 - RAPID ROOTER LLC
MURRELLS INLET, SC—
Event description
Employee is killed when electrocuted while operating drain c
Investigation abstract
At 12:00 a.m. on August 15, 2024, Employee #1 was working alone at a residential property, performing drain cleaning services using a pipe cleaning snake auger. The owner of Rapid Rooter attempted to contact Employee #1 multiple times throughout the day without success. Upon arriving at the site, the owner found the drain snake running and Employee #1 lying under the home in an area with standing water. Employee #1 died from electrocution while operating the drain snake, which had a missing ground pin.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 51 M
- Event type
- 13
- Occupation code
- 999
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