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Electrocution

CASE MIFACE Summaries of MIOSHA Inspections
Case 120 59-year-old master electrician at a foundry was killed when he contacted 480-volt, 70-amp electrical system during troubleshooting a 10-ton bridge crane.
Case 180 54-year-old journeyman electrician died of burn complications sustained in an arc flash while checking the fuse clips in a 480-volt distribution panel.
Case 295 29-year-old field technician died due to contact to an energized seal tight conduit and attached load breakable disconnect plug.
Case 34 44-year-old machinist was electrocuted while repairing an electrical transfer machine.
Case 499 49-year-old machine builder was electrocuted when he contacted an energized conductor.
Case 504 44-year-old machine adjuster died when he contacted the upper frame of a pump that was energized by a damaged cord and plug.