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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221730617

ACWOODCRAFT, INC.

Event
Blood, Dryer, Electrical, Electrocuted, Installing, Vent, Venting
NAICS
236118
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#347956690
Employer profile
ACWOODCRAFT, INC.
Summary number
221730617
Report ID
0420600
Project type
C
Construction end-use
A

Event description

Employee is electrocuted while installing dryer vent and sus

Investigation abstract

At 3:30 p.m. on December 30, 2024, Employee #1 was working under an 18-foot tall platform installing a dryer vent when he began spasming and called for help. Coworkers pulled him out and found blood in his mouth. He was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead about an hour later. The cause of injury was electrocution from electricity associated with the dryer.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 41 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    567

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