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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102097359 - American Laser Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
American Laser Corporation
1832 South 3850 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3669
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/14/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360781272 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE DEENERGIZED AND LOOSENED A 100-AMPERE, THREE-PHASE CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT HAD MALFUNCTIONED. HE STEPPED BACK ABOUT 2 FEET AND TALKED TO TWO OTHER PEOPLE. AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES, AN ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION AND FIRE ERUPTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PANELBOARD, 16 INCHES FROM THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. EMPLOYEE #1 SUFFERED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS OVER 30 PERCENT OF HIS BODY. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 30 HOURS. EMPLOYEE #2 SUFFERED SMOKE INHALATION FIGHTING THE ENSUING FIRE. EMPLOYEE #3 SUFFERED MINOR FLASH BURNS AND SMOKE INHALATION. EMPLOYEES #2 AND #3 WERE TREATED AT A HOSPITAL AND RELEASED. EMPLOYEE #4 SUFFERED MINOR FLASH BURNS. SHE WAS TREATED AT THE SCENE AND RELEASED.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, FIRE, PANELBOARD, ELECTRICAL WORK, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SMOKE INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102097359 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical and electronic technicians | ||
| 2 | 102097359 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Electrical and electronic technicians | ||
| 3 | 102097359 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 102097359 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Electrical and electronic engineers |