Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201631603 - burn - electrical fault in electrical cabinet

Accident Summary Nr: 201631603 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 07/04/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303597629	07/11/2000	5311	0	Fred Meyer Stores Inc

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanic was changing fuses in a 480-volt, 600-ampere electrical cabinet. The fuse block was still energized, and, as the fuses were inserted, an electrical fault occurred. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee's face, arms, and upper torso. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FUSE, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, PPE, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303597629			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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