Investigation Report
Electrician Sustained Facial and Neck Burns from Breaker Arc Flash
11-20-2009 17:30 G20084 GC/653 Required Evacuation - Required Muster - Arc Flash
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Arc flashCorrosion
- Electrical work
- Switchgear
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
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Summary
An investigation records an electrician’s facial and neck burns from a 480-volt breaker arc flash on Shenzi. Water entered through a loose cable gland and migrated to the breaker, degrading insulation between phases. The report describes platform muster, medical evacuation, connector tightening, cable drying and testing, and breaker replacement.
Classifications: Arc flash; arc fault; arc-flash.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.