Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170020374 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN SWITCHGEAR

Accident Summary Nr: 170020374 -- Report ID: 0213100 -- Event Date: 03/14/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122248933	03/16/1995	1731	0	Alliance Electrical Corp.

Abstract: An electrician was installing switchgear in a 480-volt, three-phase electrical cabinet. A phase-to-phase electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc engulfed the employee. He suffered third degree burns over 95 percent of his body and died of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SWITCHGEAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122248933			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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