Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14567382 - ELECTRICAL BURNS - FAULT IN SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY

Accident Summary Nr: 14567382 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 11/29/1984
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
15330210	12/03/1984	3634	0	The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance C

Abstract: THREE EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING NEAR A SWITCHGEAR ASSEMBLY. THE EMPLOYEES WERE USING AN INFRARED SCANNER TO CHECK FOR HOT SPOTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AN ELECTRIC ARC OCCURRED, BURNING THE EMPLOYEES.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	15330210	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical and electronic technicians
2	15330210	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical and electronic technicians
3	15330210	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical and electronic technicians

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