Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 14242986 - Burn - Electrical Fault In Motor Control Center

Accident: 14242986 -- Report ID: 0317900 -- Event Date: 07/01/1996
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
12202522407/08/19965651Boscov'S Dba Ports Of The World
An employee was removing a 100-ampere switch from a 4160-volt motor control center. The screwdriver the employee was using caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee on his upper body and face. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: burn, clothing, electric arc, e gi iv, electrical, electrician, electrical work, lockout, electrical fault, hand tool
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 122025224 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Electricians

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close