Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14242986 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN MOTOR CONTROL CENTER

Accident Summary Nr: 14242986 -- Report ID: 0317900 -- Event Date: 07/01/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122025224	07/08/1996	5651	0	Boscov'S Dba Ports Of The World

Abstract: An employee was removing a 100-ampere switch from a 4160-volt motor control center. The screwdriver the employee was using caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on his upper body and face. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122025224			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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