Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14343594 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN TRANSFOMER

Accident Summary Nr: 14343594 -- Report ID: 0418400 -- Event Date: 03/26/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
109007005	06/15/1992	4911	0	Colquitt Electric Membership Corp.

Abstract: An Allis-Chalmers transformer (Serial No. 21-114-502-424) had been installed in a new substation. While it was being tested, it failed, and the resulting explosion released burning oil onto a foreman for an electric utility crew. The foreman, who had been standing about 2.4 meters away from the transformer while the test was being conducted, was burned on his back. He died of his injuries. The transformer manufacturer inspected the transformer and found that the cause of the explosion was internal failure.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRICAL, BACK, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, TRANSFORMER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	109007005			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install.

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