Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301754370 - Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.

Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation

Inspection Nr: 301754370

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 08/06/1997

Site Address:
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.
Hwy. 302
Aiken, SC 29801

Mailing Address:
P O Box 499, Aiken, SC 29802

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3229

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/27/1997

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/09/1997

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362627572

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 171110240

Event: 08/05/1997

BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN TEST EQUIPMENT

Two electricians were assigned to remove a 480-volt motor disconnect bucket from a General Electric Model 7700 control cabinet. The disconnect controlled an extrusion furnace. One electrician had opened the circuit breaker and unlocked one of two top screws that secured the bucket. Unable to loosen the second screw, he turned to get a pair of channel locks. The second electrician checked the deenergized (load) side with an Amprobe meter (Model No. AM-2E). He then checked the energized (line) side to check the meter. An electrical fault occurred, and the ensuing electric arc burned the second electrician on his hands, neck, and face. He also suffered internal swelling of the throat. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, E GI VII, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, LOCKOUT, TEST EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL FAULT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301754370			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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