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Peace River Fatality Learning Package
  • Peace River Complex -Pad 40 Construction
  • Aug. 1, 2002 at 1640 hrs.
  • High-voltage specialist contractor crew of 4 on-site to tie-in and test the 25kvpower supply
  • One worker electrocuted from an energized 25kv transformer primary
  • One other worker seriously injured but survived
  • Two others not injured
  • All terminations completed and all that remained was to test the transformer secondary voltage
  • Primary-side doors left open after cable termination work
  • Secondary-side doors previously locked after utility company meter installation
  • Main switch in motor control centre confirmed open and locked
  • Tool box talks prior to starting any job could have prevented this incident
  • Ineffective Communication
  • Electrical Permit To Work was not used

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