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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313380412 - Josephs Electric Service
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Josephs Electric Service
2437 Eastern Ave
Commerce, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
3812 Avocado St, Irvine, CA 92606
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/02/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102620572 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on January 27, 2010, Employee #1, an electrician and the sole owner of an electrical and air conditioning service contractor, was replacing a circuit breaker to restore power to a transformer. He had performed this type of work on numerous occasions and did not believe that it was necessary to turn off the electrical power to the circuit breaker. Employee #1 removed the cover of the electrical panel containing the circuit breaker to be replaced. A piece of metal approximately six in. long fell into the energized electrical panel, causing a short circuit. An arc flash occurred and Employee #1's long sleeve cotton shirt ignited. Coworkers heard the explosion and came to his aid, but they did not witness the accident. He was hospitalized at Los Angeles County/ USC Medical Center for second- and third-degree burns to his arms, hands, chest and face, which required numerous skin grafts.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, CLOTHING, INSTALLING, ELECTRICIAN, LOCKOUT, CIRCUIT BREAKER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ELECTRICAL CABINET, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313380412 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |