Inspection Detail

Inspection: 122175995 - Trinity Valley Electric Coop

Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office

Inspection Nr: 122175995

Report ID: 0626300

Date Opened: 10/03/1997

Site Address:
Trinity Valley Electric Coop
206 Hwy 175 West
Athens, TX 75751

Mailing Address:
Fm 316 & County Road 2930, Henderson, TX 75751

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1541

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/08/1997

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/06/1997

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360332274

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170087209

Event: 10/02/1997

BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN RECLOSER

A circuit recloser failed to open on a fault. The recloser failed, and the ensuing electric arc ignited the oil in the device. The burning oil spewed onto an employee. He was burned and died of his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SWITCH, POWER LINE WORKER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122175995			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Electrical power installers and repairers

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