Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 891036 - BURN - FAILURE OF NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER

Accident Summary Nr: 891036 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 05/30/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
104464383	06/28/1989	2819	0	Neutron Products Inc.

Abstract: A COUNTY-LICENSED ELECTRICIAN WITH 13-YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH HIS EMPLOYER WAS INSTALLING A NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER IN A PANELBOARD. AFTER THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS INSTALLED, THE PANELBOARD WAS REENERGIZED. THE NEW CIRCUIT BREAKER EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING BURNS TO THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS AND WRISTS. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTRICIAN, FIRE, ELECTRICAL WORK, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104464383			Hospitalized injury	Other	Electricians

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