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Factory Manager Bypasses Lockout/Tag-out and is Electrocuted
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2014/10/17
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Description:On June 11, 2014, a 37-year-old factory manager and married father of three was called to check on a 5 blade multiple trim saw. Two employees reported that the saw was not working properly. The victim walked to the electrical panel box and failed to de-energize the saw by properly shutting down any hazardous energy. He did not lockout, tag-out, and verify hazardous energy shut down before servicing the saw. The victim reached into the energized electrical panel box to reset a relay and came into contact with 480 volts of electricity. This shock was powerful enough to send him into cardiac arrest. The employees who were working on the saw immediately turned around and discovered the victim lying unconscious on the ground. One employee called 911 at 11:45 am, while the other employee performed CPR. EMS arrived at 11:56 am and the victim was transported to the local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. To prevent future occurrences of similar incidents, the following recommendations have been made: Recommendation No. 1: Employers should ensure that all employees servicing or maintaining electrical equipment practice proper lockout/tag-out (LOTO) procedures. Recommendation No. 2: Employers should ensure that management is leading by example by following all safety policies.
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Pages in Document:1-6
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NIOSHTIC Number:20045923
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2015-104090
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 14KY031, 2014 Oct; :1-6
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Federal Fiscal Year:2015
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Performing Organization:University of Kentucky
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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Resource Number:FACE-14KY031
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