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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102087194 - Intermountain Power Service Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Intermountain Power Service Corp
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Mailing Address:
Rt. 1 Box 864, Delta, UT 84624
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/28/1986
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/28/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360781330 |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL TESTS ON A MOTOR CIRCUIT. THEY WERE CHECKING THE LEADS OF A 480-VOLT, 3-PHASE SYSTEM FOR PROPER MOTOR ROTATION WITH A PHASE SEQUENCE DETECTOR (MARK CORP. PHASE SEQUENCE DETECTOR MODEL NUMBER 108B, RATED FOR USE ON 208- TO 480-VOLT, 3-PHASE, 50- TO 60-HERTZ CIRCUITS, MANUFACTURED ON FEBRUARY 20, 1984). A FAULT OCCURRED RESULTNG IN AN ELECTRICAL FLASH CAUSING FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO THE HANDS AND FACES OF THE TWO EMPLOYEES. ONE OF THEM DIED OF HIS INJURIES. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENED AS IT SHOULD WHEN THE FAULT OCCURRED.
Keywords: ELECTRICAL, PPE, TEST EQUIPMENT, BURN, ELECTRIC MOTOR, E GI III, ELECTRICAL WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102087194 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |