Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 97810.015 - Worker installing circuit breaker is burned in arc flash

Accident Summary Nr: 97810.015 -- Report ID: 0419400 -- Event Date: 07/28/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1251982.015	08/03/2017		238210	Paramount Construction Group

Abstract: At 10:22 a.m. on July 28, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was performing electrical work at a multiemployer construction site, a medical building. He was installing a new circuit breaker in an existing, live, 480-volt circuit breaker panel. Three straps, each with one screw, were required to install the breaker. Employee #1 had installed two straps and was working on the last strap when he dropped the screw. The screw struck live parts, causing an arc flash. Employee #1 was burned in the flash. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for burns to his face, arms, and chest. The subsequent investigation determined that Employee #1 had not been wearing eye and face protection or arc flash protection.

Keywords: Burn, Circuit Breaker, Construction, Elec Protect Equip, Electric Arc, Electrical Cabinet, Electrical Work, Explosion, Installing, Lockout

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Other building		Alteration or rehabilitation		$500,000 to $1,000,000	1

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	1251982.015	32	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical work Fatality Cause:

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