Type A Accident Investigation of the August 13, 1996, Electrical Shock at TRA-609, Test Reactor Area, Idaho National Engineering Laboratory

On August 13, 1996, a Central Facilities Area electrician was injured while working in an enclosure that contained components energized by 2400 VAC.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

September 1, 1996
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September 1, 1996

The non-fatal, electric shock accident at Idaho National Engineering Laboratory on August 13, 1996, occurred due to failures by Lockheed Idaho Technologies Company (LITCO), the injured electrician (CFA electrician), and his immediate supervisor (Leadman). The CFA electrician was injured while working in an enclosure that contained, unknown to him, components energized by 2400 VAC.