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Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1251296.015 - City Of Downey - Police Department

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

 

Inspection Nr: 1251296.015
Report ID: 0950635
Date Opened: 07/19/2017

Site Address:
City Of Downey - Police Department
5612 Imperial Hwy
South Gate, CA 90280

Mailing Address:
11111 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 922120/Police Protection

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/19/2018

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/19/2018

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 1242850
Inspection 1251297 Yes
Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 101892.015
Event: 07/19/2017
Two employees are struck by electrical surge from terminal a

At 5:47 p.m. on July 19, 2017, two employees from the Downey Police Department were going through some exercises with one of the dogs assigned to the Canine Unit. The dog, while performing a search, knocked a bottom panel cover off of 3-Phase 480V Service Meter Panel. The employees attempted to put the panel back on when the top portion of a 7-jaw meter socket at the service line terminals arc-flashed and struck both employees. Both employees were transported to Torrance Memorial Medical Center where they were treated for thermal burns. Both employees were hospitalized at this time as well.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Shock, Electrical Cabinet

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1251296.015 47 M Hospitalized injury Law Enforcement: Police
2 1251296.015 39 M Hospitalized injury Law Enforcement: Police
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