MER electric shock incident
Authority [[department-of-infrastructure
Date received 2017-09-29
Outcome No information sent - all held but exempt
Outcome date 2017-10-06
Topic [[utilities-infrastructure

Summary

A request was made for details and investigation reports regarding a 2013 electric shock incident involving a Manx Electric Railway conductor, but the Department of Infrastructure withheld all information citing ongoing legal proceedings.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred on May 30, 2013, involving tram no.9.
  • A conductor suffered an electric shock when a controller in the rear cab went live.
  • The Department of Infrastructure refused to release investigation reports or full details.
  • The refusal was based on Section 21(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 due to ongoing legal proceedings.
  • A press clipping from the Manx Independent dated June 4-10, 2013, was provided as the only attached document.

Data Disclosed

  • May 30 2013
  • tram no.9
  • June 4 to 10, 2013
  • 2017-09-29
  • 2017-10-06
  • IM105033i

Exemptions Cited

  • Section 21(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (ongoing legal proceedings)