Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202078853 - Switchgear Explodes, Burns Three Employees

Accident Summary Nr: 202078853 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 07/19/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311353155	07/19/2007	2281	313111	Parkdale Mills, Incorporated - Plant #1

Abstract: On July 17, 2007, three electricians were checking for hot spots inside a 575 volt switchgear while using thermal photography. The switchgear exploded and burned the employees. Employees #1, #2 and #3 were hospitalized for treatment of their burns.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRICIAN, EXPLOSION, OVERHEATED, SWITCHGEAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311353155	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians
2	311353155	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians
3	311353155	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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