OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221732266
TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY
TAMPA, FL—
Event description
Employee dies from electrocution and arc flash injuries whil
Investigation abstract
At 2:45 p.m. on January 7, 2025, an employee was locating underground power lines when he reached inside a transformer to retrieve a wire connected to the transformer. The employee sustained an arc flash and electrocution injury after contacting a live 7,200 volt gang switch. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 37 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 575
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