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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313435844 - Nv Energy
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Nv Energy
The Corner Of Sandhill Road And Crellin Street
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Mailing Address:
6226 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89151
Union Status: Union
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/02/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/04/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101045441 |
Investigation Summary
On May 5, 2009, Employee #1, metering technician, was reinstalling five meters in a 480 volts electrical panel. The employee removed anti-tamper shields and prepared all meters at the panel base for installation. Then, picked up the top meter (number 101) and placed the meter against the socket that resulted in the electric arc flash. The employee sustained second and third degrees thermal burns and tissue damage to both hands. The employe's hair aslo caught fire and was extinguished by the employee. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The employee did not use the insulated low volatge gloves when the arc flash occurred.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, INSTALLING, HAIR, PPE, FIRE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313435844 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |