Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 131265.015 - Electrician sustains flash burns from unauthorized contact w

Accident Summary Nr: 131265.015 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 07/30/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1490282.015	08/27/2020		238210	Roman Electric Inc.

Abstract: At 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2020, Employee #1, an electrician employed by a manufacturing plant specializing in plastic containers, was injured while working outside the plant with his crew, pulling non-live wires. Acting without authorization, the electrician opened a 4,000-amp panel and attempted to hook wires, inadvertently dropping a socket wrench into the back of the utility area. This contact with the live part of the panel resulted in a flash explosion. Employee #1 sustained flash burns to his arm, forehead, and back, requiring hospitalization. The incident was reported to the Division the following day.

Keywords: Burn, Contact, Explosion, Flash, Panel, Wrench

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Commercial building		Other			1

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1490282.015	29	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians

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