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Energy type: 
Electricity
 
Event summary: 
WorkSafe Energy Safety was notified by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) of a fire completely destroying a cow shed.
 
Accident ID: 
190502-06
 
Accident date: 
29 April 2019
 
Site: 
Commercial
 
Environment: 
Building
 
Voltage: 
400
 
Equipment: 
General LV installation
 
Accident type: 
Fire
 
Casualty: 
Non-fatality
 
Injury: 
No injury
 
Property damage level: 
Extended to the site
 
Outcome of investigation: 

FENZ investigated and concluded the fire originated within the pump room, where the main switchboard is located. The owner confirmed with WorkSafe that the fire had started within the switchboard.

No evidence was available to convince otherwise.

The site was completely cleared before WorkSafe could examine the scene further.

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