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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221588353

75779 - GLENN PLUMBING COMPANY

Event
Construction, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Energized, Installing, Metal, Residential Construction
NAICS
238220
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346807407
Employer profile
75779 - GLENN PLUMBING COMPANY
Summary number
221588353
Report ID
0454510

Event description

Employee dies from electrocution

Investigation abstract

At 4:42 p.m. on June 23, 2023, an employee was attaching new water piping to the water heater in the basement crawl space of a residence. While the employee's chest was in contact with metal ductwork, he came in contact with contacted with an energized ground rod that was underneath a vapor barrier and was electrocuted. The employee was transported to a hospital and died as a result of the injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 38 M

    Event type
    13
    Occupation code
    999

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