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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111349189 - Volt Temporary Services
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Volt Temporary Services
Shelter Bay Dr & Hoshone Dr
La Conner, WA 98257
Mailing Address:
19032 66th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/1990
Emphasis: L:Euc
Case Closed: 08/10/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361034911 |
Investigation Summary
AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CREW WAS REPLACING 13-KILOVOLT SWITCHING CABINETS. SWITCHING HAD TO BE PERFORMED AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS BEFORE THE CABINETS WERE REPLACED. AN INSPECTOR WAS HIRED BY THE ELECTRIC UTILITY TO WORK WITH THE CONTRACTOR ON THIS JOB. THE INSPECTOR AND THE CREW WERE AT THE FIRST CABINET, CLOSING ONE CIRCUIT AND OPENING ANOTHER. AS THEY WERE INSTALLING TAGS ON THE CABLES, THE INSPECTOR BENT DOWN TO IDENTIFY THE NUMBER ON A CABLE, AND AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED. AN ELECTRICAL FAULT HAD OCCURRED IN THE CABINET, CAUSING BURNS TO BOTH HANDS OF THE INSPECTOR. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR 2 DAYS FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E PTD, UNDRGRD INSTALLATION, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111349189 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |