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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