Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1487949.015 - Dave Johnston Power Plant

Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division

Inspection Nr: 1487949.015

Report ID: 0855610

Date Opened: 08/13/2020

Site Address:
Dave Johnston Power Plant
1591 Tank Farm Road
Glenrock, WY 82637

Mailing Address:
1591 Tank Farm Road, Glenrock, WY 82637

Union Status: Union

SIC:

NAICS: 221112/Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/13/2020

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/13/2020

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1642428	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 128586.015

Event: 08/12/2020

Employee is burned by arc flash

At 7:30 a.m. on August 12, 2020, an an employee was attempting to restore control power to a Siemens Medium Voltage Motor Control Center, serial number 130475, part number MVC0513047GA01C. The employee utilized a Fluke 87 multimeter, serial number 90250997, to monitor incoming voltage changes and the meter was set to alternating current. The employee connected the 4,160 V side of the unit creating a arc flash. The employee was admitted and treated at the hospital for electrical burns to the bilateral circumferential hands as well as burns to the face and neck.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electrical Work, Face, Hand, Neck

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1487949.015	36	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians

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