Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125817163 - Pacific Gas & Electric
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Pacific Gas & Electric
Ascot & Garnet
Vallejo, CA 94590
Mailing Address:
333 Sacramento Dr, Auburn, CA 95603
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4939
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361728249 |
Investigation Summary
On October 2, 2002, Employee #1, a lineman, was part of a four man crew for a large gas and electric utility. The crew energized the circuits on the newly installed pad-mount fuse switch. Employee #1 went in front of the switch to close the door when a large electrical flash occurred which threw him backwards. He received burns and nerve damage to both hands plus internal injuries. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, EXPLOSION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125817163 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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