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Worker Deaths by Electrocution
 

 

Topic - Safety
Subject - Worker Deaths by Electrocution

, 2008
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Worker Deaths by Electrocution

 

A Summary of NIOSH Surveillance and Investigative Findings

 

ImageMany American workers are exposed to electrical energy daily during the performance of their tasks. This monograph highlights the magnitude of the problem of occupational electrocutions in the U.S., identifies potential risk factors for fatal injury, and provides recommendations for developing effective safety programs to reduce the risk of electrocution. This monograph summarizes surveillance data and investigative reports of fatal incidents involving workers who contacted energized electrical conductors or equipment.

 

The hope is that this monograph will serve as a valuable resource for safety and public health professionals, safety and health trainers, researchers, and others who can affect the prevention of occupational electrocutions.

 

Click here to review this monograph from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

 

 

 

 

 

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  • I have not said much in the past, I am one to watch and learn. October of 2007 I was in a accident, working in a transformer at a industrial plant replacing medium voltage load elbows. The utility company had the system grounded at the sub-station. For some reason after they brought the system up they forgot to ground it once again. It was about a mile away from us and I did not check it like I usually do. The utility company was working on a generator and tripped the automatic transfer switch while we were repairing the terminations. I was holding the wire when the system energized. It was a 25,000 volt system. I was blown about 30 feet out of the transformer and suffered high 2nd degree burns on my arms. How I am still alive is by the grace of GOD. This has been 7 months ago, I am just starting to think again. This proves that no mater how careful and what safety plan is in place, people take short cuts all the time. This was nothing but human error....the first time that I did not check personally that the system was grounded this happens.......not much else to say.....

    Jeff Vaupel

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