Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202356671 - Employee Is Shocked and Burned

Accident Summary Nr: 202356671 -- Report ID: 0352440 -- Event Date: 05/15/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308737626	05/16/2005	4911	221122	Baltimore Gas And Electric Company

Abstract: On May 15, 2005, Employee #1 was performing a scheduled monthly substation inspection. While inspecting Capacitor Bank Number 3-3, he observed a dead cat lying under the 7,600-volt phase A feed to reactor A. Employee #1 got the key for the gated capacitor bank, unlocked the gate, and entered the area. While inside the energized capacitor bank, Employee #1 contacted phase A and/or phase B. He received an electrical shock, which rendered him temporarily unconscious and set his shirt on fire. Employees working nearby heard a loud noise and saw Employee #1 on fire. They responded by putting out the fire with fire extinguishers and calling emergency services. Employee sustained burns to his face, chest, back and arms. He was transported to a shock trauma center by helicopter.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ELECTRICAL, FIRE, CAPACITOR, BACK, ELECTRIC SHOCK, ARM, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308737626					Occupation not reported

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