Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200776110 - Employee Is Struck by Electrical Arc Flash and Receives Burn
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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314605288 | 06/24/2010 | 4911 | 221121 | Nstar Electric & Gas Corp. |
Abstract: On June 24, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker were working in the blade isle of an energized sub-station that had an exposed 7200 volt switch section. The coworker was working from a ladder installing conductors in a terminal box, when he began experiencing an electrical shock. The coworker then came down and requested help from Employee #1. Employee #1 ascended the ladder and began to troubleshoot the issue. While troubleshooting the issue, Employee #1 was struck by an electrical arc flash, causing second and third degree burns to his hand, arm, chest and face. He was transported to a medical center, where he was hospitalized for the burns.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 314605288 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical and electronic engineers |