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Accident Summary Nr: 202359691 - Employee burned by arc flash from electrical box

Accident Summary Nr: 202359691 -- Report ID: 0352430 -- Event Date: 02/03/2006
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
30972535602/06/20061731238210Reuter & Hanney, Inc.

Abstract: On February 3, 2006, Employee #1 was trying to open the side doors on the main panel box in an equipment room to measure the voltage and amerage readings. The 480-volt, 400-amp breaker was energized. He was using an uninsulated screwdriver that he had borrowed from the building's engineer and his bare hands to remove the plastic plate screwed into the panel when an arc blast occurred. Employee #1 suffered first-, second-, and third-degree burns to his face, arm, and hand. He was transported to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical System Burn Center for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, ELEC PROTECT EQUIP, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, ELEC CIRC PART--MISC, ELECTRICAL BOX, FACE
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Powerline, transmission line Maintenance or repair Under $50,000

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 309725356 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Electricians

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