Electrical Incidents

Banning Electrical Work on Energized Equipment in Australia

The Western Australian government has banned electrical work on energized equipment in their state. Special exceptions will be allowed in certain cases. The Commerce Minister hopes to have this regulation…

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LANL Arc Flash Burn Incident Report Released July 9, 2015
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LANL Arc Flash Burn Incident Report Released July 9, 2015

A Joint Accident Investigation Team has since reviewed all the details of an arc flash accident that occurred at LANL in May. Their final independent report was released July 9.…

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Electrical Incidents

Duke Energy & OSHA Reach Informal Settlement on Shock Fatality Case

Duke Energy Florida has reached an informal agreement with OSHA concerning an employee fatality last October. In a prepared statement, Duke spokesman Valerie A. Patterson said: "Duke Energy representatives reached…

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Overhead Power Line Accident Kills 1, Injures 2
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Electrical Incidents

Overhead Power Line Accident Kills 1, Injures 2

An accident involving overhead power lines in Crockery Township, Michigan, ended in tragedy. A homeowner was using a lift to do work on his house when the boom made contact…

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