November 29, 1999
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
Fatality · ELECTRICAL
Weber Sand & Gravel Inc · Contact with electrical current
THE WORKERS WERE WORKING FROM A BOAT REPAIRING A DISCHARGE LINE APPROX. 15 FT FROM DREDGE #1. THEY INADVERTENTLY PLACED A CHAIN CLAMP AROUND ONE PHASE OF A 480 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT CIRCUIT . WHILE TIGHTENING THE CLAMP, THE CHAIN CUT OR BROKE THE INSULATION CONTACTING THE ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR.