Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123901019 - Par Electrical Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Par Electrical Contractors
Brokkhurst St/South Of Mcfadden
Santa Ana, CA 92708
Mailing Address:
10771 A Almond Ave, Fontana, CA 92337
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102477536 |
Investigation Summary
On March 29, 2006, Employee #1 and #2 were engaged in the removal of a deenergized 12,000-volt underground circuit. They had cut the set of deenergized cables in the manhole, which had four other sets of cables energized to 12,000-volt power source in the adjacent conduits. As they started to pull out the cables, Employee #1 was inside the manhole watching the retrieval of the deenergized cables from the duct, to make sure the rigging was properly completed. Employee #2 was outside looking into the manhole, and as Employee #1 was getting ready to come out of the manhole, an adjacent energized circuit faulted creating an electric arc flash. Employee #1 suffered second-degree burns to his left hand, third-degree burns to his right hand, as well as considerable damage to his lungs. Employee #2 suffered some flash burns to his face and inhaled some smoke. Both employees were transported to the burn unit of a medical center where they underwent treatment and were hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, SHOCK, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123901019 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 123901019 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Electricians |
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