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Accident Summary Nr: 170706550 - ELECTRIC SHOCK & BURN - DIRECT CONTACT WITH ENERGIZED PARTS
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112161039 | 11/09/1993 | 9121 | 0 | City Of Montebello |
Abstract: AN ELECTRICIAN FOR A CITY WAS WORKING ON A 480-VOLT PANELBOARD, CONNECTING A NEUTRAL CONDUCTOR. HE TOUCHED AN ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR WITH BOTH HANDS (POSSIBLY PLACING HIMSELF ACROSS THE OPEN NEUTRAL) AND RECEIVED A SEVERE ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURNS TO HIS HANDS AND ARMS. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 3 DAYS FOR HIS INJURIES.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112161039 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |
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