Title :
Case history - Motor terminated incorrectly by a “Qualified Person”
Author_Institution :
Olin Corp., McIntosh, AL, USA
Abstract :
A Maintenance Mechanic received a serous electric shock troubleshooting a small acid pump. Investigation revealed incorrect motor connection by a “Qualified Person”. So why did the electrician, with over 20 years´ experience, known to be Qualified, responsible, proficient and who constantly maintained focus on safety, make such a mistake?
Keywords :
electric motors; electric shocks; maintenance engineering; pumps; electric shock troubleshooting; electrical safety; maintenance mechanic; motor connection; qualified person; small acid pump; Color; Conductors; Electric shock; Grounding; Safety; Standards; Electric Shock; Non-metallic Installations; Qualified Person; Ungrounded;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2014 IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2099-0
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2014.6766886
