Inspection Detail

Inspection: 2189165 - N R Johnston Electric Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office

Inspection Nr: 2189165

Report ID: 0626000

Date Opened: 04/04/1985

Site Address:
N R Johnston Electric Inc
Koch Refinery Suntide Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Mailing Address:
Po Box 4746, Corpus Christi, TX 78469

Union Status: Union

SIC:1731

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/04/1985

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/06/1985

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	900700949	Yes

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14467336

Event: 04/03/1985

BURNS - FAULT IN CIRCUIT BREAKER

THREE EMPLOYEES WERE REPLACING A TRIPPING UNIT ON A 480-VOLT, 600-AMPERE CIRCUIT BREAKER. AN APPARENT FAULT IN THE BREAKER CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION. TWO OF THE EMPLOYEES RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS AND THE THIRD RECEIVED MINOR BURNS.

Keywords: ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, GROUND FAULT, BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRICAL WORK, CIRCUIT BREAKER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2189165			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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