Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 101730.015 - Employee suffers burns to upper body in electrical arc flash

Accident Summary Nr: 101730.015 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 07/29/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1251633.015	07/29/2017		531130	Kilo E-Liquid, Inc.

Abstract: At 11:30 a. m. on July 29, 2017, Employee #1, a non-licensed contractor, was attempting to install a breaker switch to a 480-Volt electrical subpanel located at the North side of the shipping area. The electrical panel was not de-energized, and a non-insulated screwdriver was used to perform the task. The screwdriver contacted a part of the energized panel and created an electrical arc flash, causing third degree burns to the employee's upper body. The employee was working alone and there were no witnesses to the incident. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electrical Box, Electrical Work, Hand Tool, Lockout, Struck Against

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1251633.015	61	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians

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