Safety Alert

Damaged Electric Cord Results in Welder Electrocution

IADCInternational Association of Drilling ContractorsIADC Alert 09-10

Damaged Electric Cord Results in Welder Electrocution

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Summary

An alert describes a welder’s fatal electrocution in a semi-submersible’s bilge pump room. A colleague found him in contact with a floodlight and disconnected the electrical supplies. The 220 V light had been deemed unsuitable but remained in the work area, despite completion of a permit and job safety analysis.

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About This Record
Publisher
International Association of Drilling Contractors
Type
Safety Alert
Reference
IADC Alert 09-10
Date
25 April 2009
Topic
Electric Shock, Electrical Safety
Activity
Hot Work
Link
Checked , working
Record
iadc-alert-09-10 · added 3 September 2026

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