Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200802130 - Two Electricians Receive Electric Shock and Are Burned
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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310768023 | 09/29/2008 | 4911 | 221122 | Madison Gas And Electric Company |
Abstract: On September 15, 2008, two substation maintenance employees were repairing damage to equipment in a substation. Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, fire-resistant clothing and leather gloves, but received burns to the right hand, right arm, left arm, chin and neck area. Voltages were 13.8 kV phase-to-phase and 8 kV to ground. While working, Employee #2 also was injured. He received electrical burns to the right hand and both knees. The resulting burns also caused the loss of several fingers on the right hand. Both workers were hospitalized for treatment of their injuries.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 310768023 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
2 | 310768023 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |