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Accident Summary Nr: 106146.015 - Two employees are burned in arc flash

Accident Summary Nr: 106146.015 -- Report ID: 0951510 -- Event Date: 05/04/2018
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1314740.01505/07/2018238210Wasa Electrical Services Inc

Abstract: At 6:45 a.m. on May 4, 2018, Employees #1 and #2, employed by an electrical services company, were engaged in an electrical voltage verification at a job site. They were attaching a metering equipment lead to a circuit breaker on an electrical panel when an arc flash occurred. Emergency services were called, and the employees were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was admitted and treated for thermal burns to both hands and his face. Employee #1 was treated and released without hospitalization.

Keywords: Burn, Circuit Breaker, Construction, Electric Arc, Electric Meter, Electric Shock, Electrical Box, Electrical Work, Electrician, Face, Hand, Test Equipment

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1314740.015 50 M Hospitalized injury Electricians

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