Energy type:
Electricity
Event summary:
A person received a shock and burns while plugging in electrical equipment.
Accident ID:
170710-03
Accident date:
9 July 2017
Site:
Public
Environment:
Building
Voltage:
230
Equipment:
Audio amplifier
Accident type:
Electrical shock
Casualty:
Non-fatality
Injury:
Shock, burn
Property damage level:
No property damage
Outcome of investigation:
A person received a shock and minor burns while plugging in PA equipment. It was found the mains lead to the equipment had been damaged possibly by a chair or table.
Energy Safety advised that a routine should be put in place to visually check all equipment prior to use and recommended the use of a portable RCD.
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