Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14490114 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS

Accident Summary Nr: 14490114 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 06/25/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106163413	06/25/1991	8069	0	United Health Services Hospitals

Abstract: A crew of employees was assigned to connect a deenergized switchgear to a new transformer. The employees performed a high-pot test on the new line, which energized the transformer from the switchgear. One of the employees, who had access to the switchgear bay, contacted live parts of the switchgear, which was energized at 35.5 kilovolts. The employee received second- and third-degree burns over 25 percent of his body. The burns were located on the front of his body, including his upper arms and lower legs. The employee was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, ELECTRICAL TESTING, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, SWITCHGEAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106163413			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical power installers and repairers

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