OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221588353
75779 - GLENN PLUMBING COMPANY
ANDERSON, SC—
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
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#1 Fatality Age 38 M
- Event type
- 13
- Occupation code
- 999
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