Analysis of Two Electrocution Accidents in Greece that Occurred due to Unexpected Re-energization of Power Lines.
10.1016/j.shaw.2014.06.006
- Author:
Aikaterini D BAKA
1
;
Nikolaos K UZUNOGLU
Author Information
1. University of Patras, School of Medicine, Patra, Athens, Greece. bakakaterina@yahoo.gr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
accidents;
case reports;
fault tree analysis;
human error
- MeSH:
Electric Power Supplies;
Greece*;
Safety Management
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2014;5(3):158-160
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Investigation and analysis of accidents are critical elements of safety management. The over-riding purpose of an organization in carrying out an accident investigation is to prevent similar accidents, as well as seek a general improvement in the management of health and safety. Hundreds of workers have suffered injuries while installing, maintaining, or servicing machinery and equipment due to sudden re-energization of power lines. This study presents and analyzes two electrical accidents (1 fatal injury and 1 serious injury) that occurred because the power supply was reconnected inadvertently or by mistake.
