Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170587778 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN FUSE BOX

Accident Summary Nr: 170587778 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 05/13/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125904854	05/16/1996	5051	0	Universal Alloy Corp

Abstract: A maintenance mechanic was disconnecting a hoist from an electric circuit. He had opened a fuse box and removed the three fuses inside it, but the 480-volt, 60-ampere electric supply to the box remained energized. The employee placed a metal screwdriver on the energized side of the box, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on the face and arm. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, MECHANIC, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL BOX, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125904854			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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