Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170900195 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN PANELBOARD

Accident Summary Nr: 170900195 -- Report ID: 0950641 -- Event Date: 10/29/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119837979	10/29/1996	1731	0	James Lee Dba More Electric Co.

Abstract: An electrical supervisor and a helper were using a steel fish tape to pull a cable through a raceway. They were going to connect the cable to an open, energized panelboard. The fish tape contacted an energized part in the panelboard, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc ignited the supervisor's gloves and clothing and started a fire. The employee sustained second- and third-degree burns sustained over about 35 percent of his body. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, METAL WIRE, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119837979			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install.

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