Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201171535 - Burn - Electrical Fault in Test Equipment
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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125806182 | 01/09/2002 | 4911 | 0 | Wadam Energy Corp. |
Abstract: An electrical worker for an electric power generation plant was servicing a 480-volt transformer. By mistake, he opened the wrong cabinet, which enclosed a 4160-volt circuit breaker and disconnect. When he connected his low-voltage meter to the 4160-volt bus, the meter failed. The ensuing electric arc burned the worker. He was hospitalized for 3 days with severe burns to his arms, face, and upper body.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 125806182 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |