Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 92297.015 - Two employees are burned in arc flash from electrical panel

Accident Summary Nr: 92297.015 -- Report ID: 0627500 -- Event Date: 01/13/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1204162.015	01/19/2017		238210	Jw Powerline

Abstract: At 2:15 p.m. on January 13, 2017, Employees #1 and #2, employed by an electrical contractor, were engaged in pre-planning work for a job to be done at a later date. They opened an electrical panel, and an arc flash occurred. Emergency services were called, and both employees were transported to the hospital. They both were admitted and treated for burns, including burns to the face.

Keywords: Burn, Construction, Electric Arc, Electrical Box, Electrical Cabinet, Electrical Testing, Face

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1204162.015	35	M	Hospitalized injury		Electrical Power-Line
2	1204162.015	35	M	Hospitalized injury		Electrical Power-Line

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