Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200020642 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN ELECTRICAL CABINET

Accident Summary Nr: 200020642 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 01/25/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300028586	01/25/1998	4225	0	Public Warehousing Inc.

Abstract: A warehouse-storage facility experienced a loss of power. Four general maintenance employees entered the facility's powerhouse building in an apparent attempt to locate the problem. They unlocked a 4150-volt main disconnect cabinet. Evidently, as they were testing for voltage with a Simpson volt-ohmmeter, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned all four employees. They were hospitalized for their injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTRICAL TESTING, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300028586	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Carpenters
2	300028586	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Carpenters
3	300028586	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Carpenters
4	300028586	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Carpenters

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