Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301864310 - Gunderson Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111

Inspection Nr: 301864310

Report ID: 1054112

Date Opened: 12/17/1997

Site Address:
Gunderson Inc
4350 Nw Front Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3743

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/08/1998

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/08/1998

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201630258

Event: 11/16/1997

burn - electrical fault in test equipment

An electrician was troubleshooting the wiring in an electrical cabinet for a compressor that would not start. The 2400-volt cabinet was posted with the voltage on its door. He was using a 600-volt Wiggins tester to test for a blown fuse. When the tester contacted the energized terminals, the tester failed, causing an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee's face and neck. He was hospitalized for his injuries.

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301864310			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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