Public Shock And Electrocution Case Database

We were recently contacted by Mark Voigtsberger with Power Quality Testing about a database he is creating which contains collected information about incidences of public shocks or electrocutions.

If you know of an incident in which this has occurred and would like to submit your case please follow the instructions outlined in the questionnaire below.

They hope to have this research and database complete by July 1, 2007 at which time you may request a copy of the findings.

PUBLIC SHOCK AND ELECTROCUTION CASE DATABASE QUESTIONNAIRE

INTERNET USERS: PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST AFTER JUNE 1 2007

Thank you for contributing to the Public Shock and Electrocution Case Database. The purpose of this request is to collect information on specific cases involving public shocks or electrocutions. This data will be added to an existing file containing 72 known cases. Information on this core data can be found in the paper “Analysis of Public Shock and Electrocution Cases” dated November 2006. When submitting information, we ask that you please use the following guidelines:

A. Please report only public shock or electrocution cases that you have first hand knowledge of.
B. Please be as accurate, and provide as much information, as possible.
C. Limit reported cases to accidental shocks or electrocutions that have occurred on public right of ways. Do not include cases such as:
            a) Those that involve linemen or electricians in the normal routine of their daily work.
            b) Cases that involve consumer electrical or electronic products.
            c) Cases that involve illegal activities, such as utility theft or trespassing.
            d) Cases that involve marinas, pools or spas.

Information needed for the Database regarding each incident:
1. Date of Occurrence
2. Last Name of person involved
3. First Name of person involved
4. Middle Initial of person involved
5. Sex. Note: if an animal was involved, indicate species, such as “Dog” or “Horse” on this line.
6. Age
7. State
8. Time of day
9. Source of voltage
10. Indicate source voltage level
11. Indicate if incident resulted in a shock or electrocution
12. Provide any Internet links that may contain information regarding the case as well as any explanatory notes.

Sender contact information is optional. Your contact information and email address will not be sold, distributed or released to others.

Please email this information to Webmaster@PowerQualityTesting.com or postal mail to

Attn.: S and E Database Coordinator
Power Quality Testing
PO Box 1511
Everett, WA, 98206-1511

If you would like a copy of the findings of this database, please contact Power Quality Testing at the above email or mailing address after 1 July 2007. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Project Contact:
Mark Voigtsberger,
Power Quality Testing
12414 Hwy. 99, Suite 211
Everett, WA, 98204
(425) 347-1055

This Online Document Expires 1 June 2007 (MHEN)