Safety Alert
Attempted Service to Microwave Results in a Fatal Electrocution
Attempted Service to Microwave Results in a Fatal Electrocution
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 03-24
- Electrical Safety
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Electrical workInspection and maintenance
- Safety communication
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Summary
An experienced electrician died while attempting to service a microwave despite warnings and a prominent high-voltage label. He applied a tester across disconnected leads with the power on. The alert reports that current passed through his body to ground via a neighbouring ice-making machine, with burn marks confirming the path.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
IADC Alert 03-24. Themes: electrical safety.