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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123255044 - A.T. Chadwick Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
A.T. Chadwick Company, Inc.
800 River Road
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Mailing Address:
100 Dunks Ferry Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 75205880 | Yes | Yes |
Investigation Summary
An employee (employee #2) was removing a grounding strap from a 4160-volt air switch. The uninsulated handle of the strap contacted the line side of the switch stab, creating an electrical fault. The employee was burned over 50 to 70 percent of his body by the ensuing electric arc. Employee #1, who was working next to him, was also burned by the electric arc and had his clothing ignite. Three other employees sustained burns when they tried to extinguish the burning clothing. The two employees burned by the arc and one of the other employees were hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL, BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL FAULT, E GI II, ELECTRIC SWITCH, ELECTRICAL WORK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123255044 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |