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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120035597 - Gansek Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Gansek Construction
5000 National Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address:
661 Keswisk St, Canoga Park, CA 91306
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902334713 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
An electrician for an electric utility was checking fluctuating voltage in a vault. The cabinet containing the equipment was marked "light disconnect," and the employee was using a Fluke meter rated at 700 volts maximum to do the test. Unfortunately, the circuit operated at 4800 volts, and the meter failed. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee's face and hands. The electrician was hospitalized for his injuries. He received skin grafts as treatment for some of his burns.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRICAL TESTING, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, TEST EQUIPMENT, E PTD, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120035597 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians |