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Accident Summary Nr: 200375228 - Burn - Electrical Fault In Electrical Cabinet
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314694209 | 09/09/2010 | 1711 | 238210 | Shealy And Sons Electric Co Inc |
Abstract: Two employees of an electrical contractor were working on an electrical cabinet in a utility room. They were troubleshooting lights and replacing a time clock. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned one of the employees and ignited his clothing. The second employee was burned while extinguishing the first employee's burning clothing. The first employee was hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body. The second employee was treated for first- and second-degree burns on his hand.
Keywords:
burn, clothing, electric arc, e gi iv, electrical, electrician, electrical work, lockout, electrical cabinet, electrical fault
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | Other | Under $50,000 | 16 | 16 | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314694209 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical work Fatality Cause: Other |
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| 2 | 314694209 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing plumbing, lighting fixtures Fatality Cause: Other |