So much energy was pulsing through the transmission lines of the electric tower that Blake Hubbard climbed that the teen may not have touched anything before he was shocked and fell.

A report submitted Monday by Duke Energy officials to the state utility commission indicated Blake, 14, could have been shocked because he might have touched a transmission line or because he had climbed too close to the high-voltage equipment, a Duke Energy spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Two electricians were hurt in an explosion while preparing a job proposal, not realizing that a live wire had energized the power box. Click here to read more on this electrical accident from 1/31.

Two construction workers were injured at an East Texas Power Plant in Nacogdoches on 1/31 when 440 volts arced, causing an explosion.  They had severe electrical burns and were listed in critical condition.  OSHA 1910.269 and 1926 along with NESC cover this type of work in a utility setting. Click here to read more about this electrical [...]

In September 2008, an inexperienced, unsupervised subcontract crew member was electrocuted as a result of a 227-volt circuit being left live so as to power overhead lights.   When a  co-worker cut through the live wire at the top of the wall, the lights went out, and they all attempted to exit in the dark.   Mr. [...]

A NZ farmer checking on his stock was electrocuted due to a downed power line.  The live wire had fallen from a nearby power pole which had caught fire at the top dropping the insulators and line near to the ground.    The man’s wife was also seriously burned when she attempted to get to him. Click [...]

Electricians preparing a job proposal for a car lot were injured when attempting to open an energized power box.  The one that was hurt was able to get up and shut off the power. Click here to read more of this article from 1/31/12.

OSHA is investigating the Dec. 9th  death of an employee in an electrical accident at a Wisconsin meatpacking plant.  The victim was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead.  Details were not released and the OSHA investigation is pending. Click here to read more about the Wisconsin electrical fatality    

Federal OSHA has cited Ringo Drilling LLP following the June electrocution of an employee who was working on the drilling rig.  One citation was for failing to provide training on the hazards of electrical equipment.  Proposed penalties total $130,200. Click here to read more about OSHA fine of Ringo Drilling.

January, 2012 : A 22 year old electrician was critically injured while working on an electrical socket at a New Zealand Cafe.  An employee heard him cry out and immediately switched off the main.  The electrician was in critical condition when he arrived at the hospital but has been updated to serious but stable condition. [...]

January, 2012: A UK investment firm has been fined after employees were injured in an electrical accident.  The two employees cut through a 1kV electrical cable while trying to locate a water leak. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the firm had not assessed the risks and failed to provide a safe work [...]