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Electrocution: Fatal Fact #30
Construction Company Type: Electrical Contractor
Accident Description:
An electrician was removing metal fish tape from a hole at the base of a metal light pole. The fish tape became energized, electrocuting him.
OSHA Recommendations:
- Ensure all circuits are de-energized before beginning work (29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3)).
- Controls to be deactivated during the course of work on energized or de-energized equipment or circuits must be tagged (29 CFR 1926.417(a)).
- Employees must be instructed to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work (29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2)).
Inspection Results
As a result of its inspection, OSHA issued a citation for three serious violations of the agency's construction standards. Had requirements for de-energizing energy sources been followed, the electrocution might have been prevented.
Sources of Help
- Construction Safety and Health Standards (OSHA 2207) which contains all OSHA job safety and health rules and regulations (1926 and 1910) covering construction.
- OSHA-funded free consultation services. Consult your telephone directory for the number of your local OSHA area or regional ofrice for further assistance and advice (listed under U.S. Labor Department or under the state government section where states administer their own OSHA programs).
- OSHA Safety and Health Training Guidelines for Construction (available from the National Technical Information Service - Order No. PB-239-312/AS) comprised of a set of 15 guidelines to help construction employees establish a training program in the safe use of equipment, tools, and machinery on the job.
Accident Details: Electrocution |
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| Company Type: | Electrical Contractor |
| Crew Size: | 2 |
| Union/Collective Bargaining? | No |
| Weather: | Raining |
| Worksite Inspection? | Yes |
| Designated Competent Person on Site? | Yes |
| Employer Safety and Health Program? | No |
| Training and Education for Employees? | No |
| Craft of Deceased Worker(s): | Journeyman Electrician |
| Age / Sex of Deceased Worker(s): | 39; male |
| Experience or Time on Job: | 16 years |
| Time on Project: | 1 day |
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