Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200030096 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN PANELBOARD

Accident Summary Nr: 200030096 -- Report ID: 0521700 -- Event Date: 01/25/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122280233	04/17/1996	1731	0	Lyons Electric Co. Inc.

Abstract: An electrician was working on a Westinghouse 480-volt main distribution panelboard, in preparation for the installation of a transfer switch. The employee was not wearing a face shield, nor was he using electrical protective equipment. The employee apparently caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc critically burned the employee on his chest, face, and arm. He died of his injuries on April 14, 1996, almost 3 months after the accident.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, PANELBOARD, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122280233			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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