Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1311322.015 - Bekaert Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Bekaert Corporation
101 Stevens Lane
Exeter, PA 18643
Mailing Address:
101 Stevens Lane, Exeter, PA 18643
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331222/Steel Wire Drawing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1330172 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 p.m. on April 19, 2018, two employees were installing new metal posts to the floor to be used for control of forklift and pedestrian traffic. They were using a welder with metal cover on a metal mobile cart and electric hammer drill. The welder and metal mobile cart became electrified after the power cord for the welder was plugged into the incorrectly wired 460V, 60A receptacle. Employee #1 leaned over Employee #2 to hold onto the metal post and completed the electric circuit, holding him in place. Employee #2 started to stand up and received an electric shock upon contacting Employee #1 before falling and breaking the electrical circuit. Both employees were hospitalized and treated for electrical shock.
Keywords: Electric Arc, Electric Shock
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1311322.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |
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