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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1404746.015 - New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
New York State Electric & Gas Corporation
343 Seminary Hill Road
Carmel, NY 10512
Mailing Address:
35 Milan Rd, Brewster, NY 10509
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1458085 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 noon on May 22, 2019, an employee was using screwdriver to pry apart braided wire while adjusting a secondary drop line that was too tight. While he was prying apart the braid, a section of cable insulation broke causing an arc flash. The employee was hospitalized with a third degree burn to his right hand.
Keywords: Burn, Elec Insulation, Electric Arc, Hand, Power Line Worker, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1404746.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic engineers |