Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302260310 - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
#1 Childrens Place
St. Louis, MO 63110
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/2000
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 100010537 |
Investigation Summary
An electrician was using a high-voltage phase tester to test a bus tie circuit breaker located on the front end of a switchboard. The meter read 2.4, measuring from phase to ground. The employee mistakenly thought that meant 2.4 volts rather than 2.4 kilovolts. Thinking the circuit was deenergized, he grounded one phase and caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc burned the employee. He sustained second- and third-degree burns over more than 70 percent of his body. The employee was hospitalized until October 24, 1999, when he died from fatal kidney failure associated with his burn injuries.
Keywords: ELECTRIC ARC, PROTECTIVE GROUNDING, ELECTRICAL, BURN, ELECTRICIAN, LOCKOUT, E GI IV, ELECTRICAL FAULT, ELECTRICAL WORK, CIRCUIT BREAKER
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 302260310 | Occupation Not Listed |