Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170571350 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN BUS
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301759304 | 10/07/1998 | 4911 | 0 | Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc. |
Abstract: An electrician was working from an aerial lift, bonding 7200-volt bus work. An electrical engineer working from a ladder was nearby. The electrician apparently caused an electrical fault, and the ensuing electric arc burned both employees. The electrician sustained burns on his hands. The engineer sustained burns on his face and neck. Both employees were hospitalized for their injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301759304 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electrical and electronic engineers | ||
| 2 | 301759304 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians |
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