Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201032679 - burn - electrical fault in electrical box

Accident Summary Nr: 201032679 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 10/25/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120306782	10/26/1999	1731	0	Holly Electric Inc Dba Brea Electric Co

Abstract: On October 25, 1999, an employee of an electrical contractor was assigned to repair a 480-volt, 200-ampere disconnect box. The electric equipment in the box was energized, and the employee was not using personal protective equipment. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc and fire burned the employee. He sustained second- and third-degree burns on his face, chest, arms, and shoulder. He was transported to a hospital, where he was treated for his burns. On December 8, 1999, the employee died from bilateral confluent acute pneumonia, because of his extensive burns.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL BOX, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Other building		Maintenance or repair		Under $50,000	2	30	X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	120306782			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Temporary work (buildings, facilities) Fatality Cause: Fire/explosion

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