Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200020493 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN ELECTRICAL CABINET

Accident Summary Nr: 200020493 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 09/09/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300026085	09/09/1997	3433	0	Rockmills Steel Products Corp.

Abstract: An employee was connecting the power supply conductors of his 240-volt electric arc welder to a 480-volt electrical cabinet. An electrical fault occurred inside the cabinet, and the ensuing electric arc ignited the employee's clothing. The employee suffered second- and third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI V, ELECTRIC ARC, RECEPTACLE, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300026085			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Welders and cutters

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