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Accident Summary Nr: 170871917 - Employee burned when tool contacts busbar in electric panel

Accident Summary Nr: 170871917 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 12/28/2001
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
12580875812/31/20011731238210Vanden Bos Electric Inc.

Abstract: On December 28, 2001, Employee #1, of Vanden Bos Electric, Inc., was installing an electrical breaker in a 480-volt panel for a new classroom at Foothill Junior High School in Sacramento, CA. He was using a pair of pliers to reach into the panel to grab the new wire when the pliers contacted the main busbar. Employee #1 suffered second-degree electrical burns to his face and was temporarily blinded. He was transported by the local fire department to the UC-Davis Medical Center for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, EYE, INSTALLING, INSULATED TOOL, STRUCK AGAINST, BUSBAR, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRICAL WORK, HAND TOOL, FACE
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Single family or duplex dwelling New project or new addition Under $50,000 2 8

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 125808758 Hospitalized injury Electric Shock Electricians

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