Inspection Detail

Inspection: 102228566 - Central Substation Nyc Ta

Inspection Information - Office: New York State Department Of Labor Public Employee Safety & Health Bureau

Investigation Summary

Some maintenance workers for a transit authority were testing transformers for equipment that was little used. An electrician put a test probe into the wrong hole and caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc ignited his clothing, and the employee was badly burned. He died of his injuries. A second employee tried to put out the burning clothing. He sustained burns on his hands and was hospitalized for his injuries, which required skin grafts. Five other employees sustained minor burns. They were treated in an emergency room and released.

Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI II, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT, TRANSFORMER