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Accident: 201127545 - Burn - Electrical Fault In Electrical Cabinet

Accident: 201127545 -- Report ID: 0950613 -- Event Date: 03/30/2010
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
31009745604/07/20101731Sunpower Electric
An engineering firm gave a punch list to an electrician. The list included checking for loose connections in a 480-volt, 150-ampere, three-phase circuit breaker cubicle. Because the electrician was only going to inspect the cabinet, and not perform any energized work, he left the cabinet energized. He intended to deenergize the cabinet if he found any loose objects or connections. However, the electrician, who was working alone at the time, began fastening a bracket for the circuit breaker. The bracket contacted the energized bus, creating an electrical fault and shocking the employee. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee's face. He was hospitalized for 2 days for second-degree burns to his cheeks and forehead. At the time of the accident, the employee was wearing gloves, work boots, and a hardhat. Safety glasses were on his forehead.
Keywords: burn, electric arc, e gi iv, electrical, electrician, electrical work, lockout, circuit breaker, electric shock, electrical fault
End Use Proj Type Proj Cost Stories NonBldgHt Fatality
Commercial building Alteration or rehabilitation $50,000 to $250,000 2
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation Construction
1 310097456 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Electricians FallDist:
FallHt:
Cause: Other Activities-Post Decking Detail Work
FatCause: Electrocution by equipment contacting wire

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