Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170358428 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN DISCONNECT SWITCH

Accident Summary Nr: 170358428 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 12/12/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120123856	02/27/1996	4911	0	So Cal Edison

Abstract: Two power line workers were asked by their supervisor to perform a switching operation at a substation. They were given a written switching order for this task. Following the written procedure in the order, they opened a disconnect that was energized at 12 kilovolts. Apparently, the disconnect failed, causing an electrical fault. The two employees sustained second- and third-degree burns as a result of the ensuing electric arc. They were hospitalized for their injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120123856			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical and electronic technicians
2	120123856			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electrical and electronic technicians

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