Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170608806 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN FUSED DISCONNECT
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119806230 | 03/31/1993 | 2033 | 0 | Hunt-Wesson |
Abstract: AN ELECTRICIAN WAS REMOVING FUSES FROM A 480-VOLT, 200-AMPERE, THREE-PHASE FUSED DISCONNECT AS PART OF A ENERGY ISOLATION AND LOCKOUT PROCEDURE FOR A WATER PUMP. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT CHECK ALL THREE PHASES AFTER OPENING THE INTERLOCKED PANELBOARD DOOR. HE REMOVED TWO FUSES; AND, WHEN HE REMOVED THE THIRD, AN ELECTRIC ARC OCCURRED. THE EMPLOYEE SUFFERED BURNS ON HIS EYES, FACE, AND UPPER BODY. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119806230 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |
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