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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14618458 - Electric Control Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Electric Control Co Inc
738 W Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Mailing Address:
6817 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360579064 |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE IDENTIFYING ELECTRICAL CONTROL CONNECTIONS IN A SQUARE-D PANELBOARD WHEN AN ELECTRICAL EXPLOSION OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN OCCURRED. THEY WERE STRUCK BY FLAMES AND MOLTEN METAL SPEWING FROM THE PANELBOARD AND SUFFERED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THEIR FACES, ARMS, AND HANDS. FIVE OTHER EMPLOYEES SUFFERED FROM SMOKE INHALATION DURING THE INITIAL RESCUE EFFORT AND THEIR ATTEMPT AT SUPPRESSION OF THE RESULTING FIRE.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTRICAL FAULT, SMOKE INHALATION, BURN, CLOTHING, FIRE, PANELBOARD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14618458 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electricians | ||
| 2 | 14618458 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |