Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123669087 - Watson Electrical Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Watson Electrical Construction Co., Inc.
2 Eaton St.
Hampton, VA 23669
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3105, Wilson, NC 27893
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900311879 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A 200-AMPERE DISCONNECT FROM A BUS DUCT BANK ON THE FOURTH FLOOR OF A BUILDING. HE WAS GOING TO REPLACE IT WITH A 500-AMPERE DISCONNECT AND TRANSFORMER. A SOCKET WRENCH AND EXTENSION BAR CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED PART IN THE DISCONNECT BOX, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. THE ENSUING ELECTRIC ARC BURNED THE EMPLOYEE OVER THE TOP HALF OF HIS BODY. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123669087 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |
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