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Fatality #16 - October 10, 2010

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Accident Report: Fatality Reference

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Preliminary Report Overview

Three persons were installing ground fault indicator lights on the main 800 amp breaker when an arc flash occurred, injuring them. The were transported to a hospital for treatment where the victim died on October 12, 2010.