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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1344807.015 - Hawaiian Electric Company Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Hawaiian Electric Company Inc
1043 Opule Street
Kapolei, HI 96707
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2750, Honolulu, HI 96840
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221121/Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/01/2018
Emphasis: S:Hhpi
Case Closed: 11/02/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1379524 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on August 28, 2018, an employee was preparing to conduct ring out test phase of an electric cable. The employee took off the wrong set of phase cables that were energized. The employee than touched the continuity probe to energized the cable, resulting in an arc flash and causing burns to the employee's right face, arm and hand. The employee was hospitalized to treat the injuries.
Keywords: Arm, Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Cable, Electronic Work, Face, Hand, Ring Test
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1344807.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical power installers and repairers |