KBR denies responsibility ; soldier 's mother `` pleased '' Report looks into September 2004 death of U.S. in shower at Green Beret base . Inspector : 18 deaths caused by improper grounding or faulty equipment . Other deaths the inspector-general 's report found were caused by faulty electrical equipment or improper grounding include the death of Army Spc . Fault placed with commanders , Chase Whitham , contractor KBR .
KBR denies responsibility ; soldier 's mother `` pleased '' Report looks into September 2004 death of U.S. in shower at Green Beret base . Inspector : 18 deaths caused by improper grounding or faulty equipment . Fault placed with commanders , Chase Whitham , contractor KBR .