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Accident: 170079560 - Burn - Electrical Fault In Electrical Bus
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 303440622 | 03/23/2000 | 1731 | Sme Inc Of Seattle |
Two employees were removing a circuit breaker support panel with the system energized. The panel contacted the 480-volt bus, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned both employees. They were hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns to their faces and arms.
Keywords:
burn, electric arc, e gi iv, electrical, electrician, busbar, electrical work, lockout, circuit breaker, electrical fault
| End Use | Proj Type | Proj Cost | Stories | NonBldgHt | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | Other | $50,000 to $250,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303440622 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 303440622 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |