Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 60769.015 - One employee killed, one injured in electrical fire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970850.015 | 04/17/2014 | 238210 | Electric, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 7:13 a.m. on April 13, 2014, Employee #1 was upgrading an electrical system in an electrical room. Employee #2 was working in a nearby room. Employee #1 inserted a bus plug into an energized switch gear, 480-volt, when an explosion and fire occurred. Employee #1 was burned and later died from his injuries at a hospital. Employee #2 received second degree burns while putting out the fire.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other building | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | 2 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 970850.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Electrical and electronic engineers |
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