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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1460777.015 - Westech Systems Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Westech Systems Inc.
3247 W. Noble
Visalia, CA 93277
Mailing Address:
827 Jefferson Avenue, Clovis, CA 93612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/25/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1539315 |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on January 22, 2020, Employee #1 was removing fuses from a commercial building's switchboard and panels in preparation for demolition. Employee #1 removed one fuse from the main switchboard's 480-volt fuse box. Upon removing the second fuse, an electric arc flash occurred. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital and admitted for treatment of burns to the face, neck, and both hands.
Keywords: Construction, Demolition, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical Burn, Electrical Work, Electrical panel, Face, Fuse, Hand, Neck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1460777.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electrical and electronic engineers |