Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14453252 - BURN - VOLTMETER FAILED

Accident Summary Nr: 14453252 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 05/05/1980
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
14453252	05/05/1980	3612	0	Northland Lumber Co

Abstract: Two electricians were checking a fuse box in response to a report of overvoltage in a plant. The fuse box was energized at a voltage higher than the rating of the voltmeter they were using. When they tested the fuse box with the voltmeter, the meter failed. The ensuing electric arc burned both employees over the upper portion of their bodies. The employees were hospitalized for their injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI V, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	14453252			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Electricians
2	14453252			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Electricians

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