Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202465266 - EMPLOYEE burned by electrical arc from circuit breaker panel
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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310197660 | 06/13/2007 | 1731 | 238210 | Bay City Electrical Works, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 5, 2007, Employee #1, a journeyman electrician, was troubleshooting and performing diagnostics to determine the source of intermittent power failures at a senior living facility in Tarzana, CA. He had isolated the problem to a 480 volt circuit breaker in the electrical room. The circuit breaker is normally enclosed by a panel to protect against accidental contact. Employee #1 had removed his gloves when he noticed the surface as well as the side of the circuit breaker were hot to the touch. He was using a screwdriver to re-install the cover on the panel when it fell onto the exposed energized sections of the panel. This caused an electrical arc from phase-to-phase and produced an electrical flash. Employee #1 sustained serious burns and was transported to Grossman Burn Center, where he was hospitalized for seven days and underwent skin grafts. Employee #1 was working alone at the time of the incident. The employer was cited for a serious, accident-related violation of T8CCR 2320.2(a), for failing to use insulated tools in accordance with ASTM 1505-94.
End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
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Multi-family dwelling | Other | Under $50,000 | 3 |
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
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1 | 310197660 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical work Fatality Cause: Fire/explosion |