One worker died and six others were hurt after a metallic bar they were holding came into contact with a  high-voltage transmission wire on Dec. 7th.  One worker was pronounced dead at the hospital and the others remain hospitalized. Click here to read about electrical accident in Phillipines              

On December 13, 2011 two Massachusetts electricians subcontracting at Horizon Beverage were injured by an electrical accident. Both men were working on an electrical panel and were transported to the hospital.  One worker sustained 2nd degree burns to his face and the other received minor burns. The cause of the accident is under investigation.  NFPA 70E [...]

A 31 year old employee of the Pulverdryer plant near Battle Creek Michigan suffered injuries due to an electrical accident and later died at the hospital. Pulverdryer is a manufacturer of technology for pulverizing and drying systems.   The Michigan OSHA has opened an investigation of the accident according to the Springfield Department of Public Safety. Click here [...]

Another grocery store arc flash. This is very sad and the lack of understanding is even worse.  It was a definitely arc flash but also a possible shock.  So many don’t realize the energy in 480V electrical systems in just about EVERY electrical room.  Grocery stores, malls etc. http://www.theday.com/article/20111208/NWS04/111209555/1047/nws

A 38 year old miner was killed September 13, 2011, when he opened the 480 V feeder box and began to remove the leads.  He received a fatal shock.  He was working at a portable sand and gravel operation.  The full investigation has not yet been published. Click here to read more about the electrical mining [...]

An 18 year old Australian tourist died when he came in contact with a metal pole while walking past a work site in Bali. Click here to view a video regarding the Bali electrocution

A UW-Madison electrician was electrocuted while working on repairs at a university building. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services investigated and cited three safety code violations related to the incident  The University did not complete hazard assessments and did not train employees based on assessments. In addition, the electrician had not received training on how to [...]

The office of Mine Health Safety and Training reports that the 43 year-old miner came in contact with an energized electrical circuit at the Silver Oak Mine in Boone County. He suffered first, second and third degree burns on his upper body and is in critical but stable condition in a burn unit.  The cause of [...]

A 14 year-old boy was fatally shocked when he apparently touched electrical wires while hiding behind a clothes dryer and wall during  game of Hide and Seek. First responers perfomed life supprt and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.  An investigation is underway due to the accidental electrocution. Click here to [...]

A 39 year-old man was electrocuted while working on a portion of the pole he had climbed.  He came in contact with a live wire and was brought down from the pole by other workers.  CPR was administered at the scene, but efforts were discontinued he was pronounced dead at the scene. OSHA is investigating. [...]