Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14203822 - BURN - ELECTRICAL FAULT IN ELECTROLYTIC CELL LINE

Accident Summary Nr: 14203822 -- Report ID: 1054112 -- Event Date: 06/30/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
3069143	06/30/1986	3334	0	Reynolds Metal Company

Abstract: Two electricians were connecting electrolytic cells to a cell line. The 640-volt, direct current cell line remained energized while the employees were working. As they were installing a cell on the south side of the cell line, one of them brought a metal tool they were using into contact with a cell on the north side of cell line. This caused an electrical fault. The ensuing electric arc severely burned the two employees. They were hospitalized for their injuries.

Keywords: BURN, E GI V, ELECTRIC ARC, ELECTRICAL, INSULATED TOOL, ELECTRICIAN, ELECTRICAL WORK, ELECTROLYTIC CELL, ELECTRICAL FAULT, HAND TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	3069143			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians
2	3069143			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Electricians

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