Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307585901 - Russelectric Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220

Inspection Nr: 307585901

Report ID: 0953220

Date Opened: 05/21/2004

Site Address:
Russelectric Inc.
3600 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Mailing Address:
South Shore Park, Hingham, MA 02043

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3613

NAICS: 335313/Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/19/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: L:Elut, S:Construction, S:Mfg 3463-3677

Case Closed: 07/19/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101043099

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201041837

Event: 05/20/2004

Employee Is Injured by Arc Falsh

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on May 20, 2004, Employee #1 and a coworker were opening the access door to an energized 12.5KV electrical circuit, when an arc flash occurred. Employee #1 received severe electrical burns to his upper body, arms, and head. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, PPE, LOCKOUT, EXPLOSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307585901			Hospitalized injury	Electric Shock	Electricians

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