Incident date: 2015-04-01
NAICS industry code: 335312

While removing a submersible motor from a hydro testing tank, an employee came into contact with the 3200-volt cord running from the motor to the Hipot/Megohmmeter, resulting in an electrical shock.

Hazard classification:
code_event: title: Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
code_source: title: Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords
code_nature: title: Electrocutions, electric shocks
code_body: title: BODY SYSTEMS
severity: moderate