Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 132777.015 - Employee contacts live energized switchgear, suffers severe
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1499417.015 | 10/16/2020 | 238210 | Urban Francis, Llc |
Abstract: At 6:30 p.m. on October 16, 2020, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working on unbolting cabinets at a worksite. While unbolting a section of cabinets, the employee stood up and came into contact with live, energized parts of a 13,000-volt switchgear. The employee sustained severe burns over his body, a piece of his skull was missing from his scalp, and he suffered muscular damage to his arms and legs. Emergency services were called, and the employee was transported to the hospital for admission and treatment of his injuries. The energized switchgear was the source of the accident, and the employer was investigated for safety violations. The employee's condition required hospitalization.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | Other | ||||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1499417.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Other Activities-Installing Ornamental And Archite Fatality Cause: |
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