OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221486863
152511 - GELLER ASSOCIATES, INC.
GASTONIA, NC—
Event description
Employee is electrocuted in crawl space
Investigation abstract
At 12:00 noon on August 6, 2022, Employee #1 was working approximately 15 feet inside the crawl space of an apartment complex when he became unresponsive. A coworker entered the crawl space to retrieve Employee #1 and upon grabbing his foot felt an electric shock. The coworker ceased attempts to rescue Employee #1 and exited the crawl space. The coworker contacted his supervisor who immediately called for emergency services. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and removed Employee #1 from the space after disconnecting the power to the apartment building. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and Employee #1 died from injuries sustained due to electrocution.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 47 M
- Event type
- 13
- Occupation code
- 999
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