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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1552512.015 - Terumo Bct
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Terumo Bct
10811 West Collins Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215
Mailing Address:
10811 West Collins Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339113/Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/10/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1807447 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on September 3, 2021, an employee working as an electrician for a surgical supplies manufacturer was performing equipment repairs. The employee had bypassed wiring to troubleshoot a switchgear. After finishing this task, the employee turned the breaker back on when it arc flashed and exploded. The employee was hospitalized to treat burns to his arms, requiring skin grafts.
Keywords: Burn, Bypass, Circuit Breaker, Defect, Defective, Defective Equipment, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical Burn, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Electrician, Exploded, Explosion, Fire, Incorrect Equipment, Malfunction, Manufacturing, Mech Malfunction, Repair, Skin, Struck By, Troubleshooting, Wrong Equipment
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552512.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians |