Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 786020 - Burn - Electrical Fault In Panelboard

Accident Summary Nr: 786020 -- Report ID: 1054111 -- Event Date: 05/21/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115725913	06/05/1991	1731	0	Johansen Electric Inc

Abstract: AN APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN WAS USING FISH TAPE TO PULL CONDUCTORS UP FROM A CONDUIT THROUGH A PANELBOARD. THE TAPE CROSSED OVER TWO 277-VOLT CONDUCTORS. THIS CREATED A 4-FOOT ELECTRIC ARC, WHICH BURNED THE EMPLOYEE'S FOREARMS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS TREATED AND RELEASED THE NEXT DAY. THE EMPLOYEE MISSED 5 DAYS OF WORK BEFORE RETURNING FULL TIME.

Keywords: burn, clothing, electric arc, e gi iv, electrical, electrician, panelboard, electrical work, electrical fault

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115725913			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians' apprentices

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