Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170813513 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN CABINET

Accident Summary Nr: 170813513 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 03/29/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125803346	07/19/1999	7999	0	Ca Exposition & State Fair

Abstract: An electrician went to an electrical room to replace the fuses in some fuse holders. He set the fuses down in the cabinet to put his gloves on. He accidentally touched one of the fuses to a 277-volt conductor and a ground, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc severely burned the employee on his right arm and face. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FUSE, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI III, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125803346			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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