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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103117354 - Union Electric Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Union Electric Co.
Clark & Dunklin Sts.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 49, St. Louis, MO 63166
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/07/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360563761 |
Investigation Summary
A substation crew had performed preventive maintenance on a large, 115-kilovolt transformer. They had replaced the oil and the contacts on the 69-kilovolt tap change side. When they reenergized the transformer, it failed. One of the employees was near the tap changer access panel. The electric arc resulting from the fault tore the access panel door from its mounting hardware, and ignited the transformer oil. Burning oil came out the access panel, igniting the nearby employee's clothes. He sustained burns to the upper parts of his body and died of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, E PTD, SUBSTATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, TRANSFORMER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103117354 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |