Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170607592 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN MOTOR CONTROLLER

Accident Summary Nr: 170607592 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 06/21/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119891307	06/23/1994	2522	0	Globe Business Furniture

Abstract: An industrial machine repair technician was troubleshooting a malfunctioning motor controller for a 480-volt Sullair screw-type air compressor. The employee heard a buzzing sound coming from the motor controller enclosure, so he opened it to determine the cause of the buzz. As the employee removed the cover and depressed the start button, the controller failed. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee, who was hospitalized for 5 days.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, MECHANIC, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119891307			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Machinery maintenance occupations

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