Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 884049 - ELECTRIC SHOCK & BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN PANELBOARD

Accident Summary Nr: 884049 -- Report ID: 0950411 -- Event Date: 03/14/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126982016	03/15/1996	9511	0	City Of Surprise Litchfield Waste Water Plant

Abstract: A plant operator was changing fuses in a 480-volt panelboard. He apparently contacted energized parts and caused an electrical fault. He received an electric shock and was burned on his face and his right hand by the ensuing electric arc. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FUSE, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, PANELBOARD, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126982016			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Water and sewage treatment plant operators

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