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Energy type: 
Electricity
 
Event summary: 
A member of the public received an electric shock whilst using some stage equipment. The victim was injured and taken for a medical check-up and suffered no long term health effects.
 
Accident ID: 
190314-02
 
Accident date: 
13 March 2019
 
Site: 
Public
 
Environment: 
Building
 
Voltage: 
230
 
Equipment: 
Lighting track
 
Accident type: 
Electrical shock
 
Casualty: 
Non-fatality
 
Injury: 
Shock
 
Property damage level: 
No property damage
 
Outcome of investigation: 

An investigation carried out by a local inspector found that a rope light fitting had sustained mechanical damage causing the sound equipment to become live. The fitting was immediately replaced and further work has been recommended to the property owner. The remedial work was completed with an upgrade on the safety systems throughout the hall.

The injured person made a full recovery with no on-going side effects.