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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1611722 - Gulf States Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Gulf States Inc
602 Copper Rd
Freeport, TX 77541
Mailing Address:
304 N Gulf Blvd, Freeport, TX 77541
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360574842 |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING MONTHLY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON SWITCHGEAR EQUIPMENT. HE WAS TAKING BUS VOLTAGE READINGS FROM A PARTIALLY ENERGIZED SWITCHGEAR (FOR THE MOTOR STARTER OF A 3-PHASE, 480-VOLT COMPRESSOR). WHILE HE WAS TAKING A READING, AN ELECTRICAL FLASH OCCURRED, AND THE EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED. THE EMPLOYEE DIED A WEEK LATER. THE CAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL FLASH WAS UNKNOWN, BUT IT MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED BY THE TEST EQUIPMENT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS NOT WEARING THE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FLASH.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, PPE, E GI VII, ELECTRICAL WORK, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1611722 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Not specified mechanics and repairers |