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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115548182 - James River Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tumwater Service Location, Tumwater, Wa
Site Address:
James River Corp
4th & Adams
Camas, WA 98607
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361031644 |
Investigation Summary
TWO ELECTRICIANS HAD INSTALLED A 250-HP, 2300-VOLT VACUUM PUMP MOTOR. THE PUMP MOTOR DROVE A PRESS VACUUM PUMP ON A PAPER MACHINE. THEY INSTALLED NEW FUSES IN A WESTINGHOUSE AMPGUARD MEDIUM VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTER SWITCHGEAR THAT WAS FED BY A SUBSTATION. THEY THEN CLOSED THE SWITCH TO START THE MOTOR. THE SWITCHGEAR FAILED AND AN ELECTRICAL FAULT ENSUED. ONE OF THE ELECTRICIANS (EMPLOYEE #1) SUSTAINED SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE, HANDS, ARMS, AND BACK. THE OTHER ELECTRICIAN SUSTAINED SECOND DEGREE BURNS TO HIS FACE, ARMS, AND HANDS, AND TO THE BACK OF A SHOULDER. THE EMPLOYEES WERE HOSPITALIZED FOR THEIR INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SWITCHGEAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115548182 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 115548182 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |