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Accident Summary Nr: 101450.015 - Three workers are burned in electric arc flash

Accident Summary Nr: 101450.015 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 09/08/2017
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1281872.01512/07/2017238210Tom Jenkins Electrical Service, Inc

Abstract: At 2:00 p.m. on September 8, 2017, Employees #1, #2, and #3, employed by an electrical services company, were engaged in electrical work at a job site. They were hooking a phase tester to live wires when a 4,160-volt arc flash occurred. The three workers sustained electrical burns. The workers were treated at the hospital for their burns, and Employees #1 and #2 required hospitalization.

Keywords: Burn, Construction, Elec Protect Equip, Electric Arc, Electric Shock, Electrical Testing, Electrical Work, Electrician, Electrocuted, Test Equipment

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1281872.015 34 M Hospitalized injury Electricians
2 1281872.015 30 M Non Hospitalized injury Electricians' apprentices
3 1281872.015 30 M Hospitalized injury Electricians' apprentices

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