KBR denies responsibility ; soldier 's mother `` pleased '' Report looks into 2008 death of Green Beret in shower at U.S. base . Nine of 18 electrocution deaths reported in Iraq were caused by `` improper grounding or faulty equipment , '' including the January 2008 death of Staff Sgt . Inspector : " The Army is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Green Beret, who was found dead last month after showering with his girlfriend and then falling from the top bunk to the floor below. Fault placed with commanders , Army , contractor KBR .
KBR denies responsibility ; soldier 's mother `` pleased '' Report looks into 2008 death of Green Beret in shower at U.S. base . Inspector : " The Army is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Green Beret, who was found dead last month after showering with his girlfriend and then falling from the top bunk to the floor below. Fault placed with commanders , Army , contractor KBR .