Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Third or fourth degree electrical burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NAES CORPORATION , 13303 SW Silver Fox Lane , INDIANTOWN, FLORIDA 34956
on — Third or fourth degree electrical burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
On 8-18-2015, at about 8:40 a.m., three employees were de-energizing and locking out a 480 VAC circuit breaker. The breaker did not open properly. When the cubicle door was opened, an arc flash occurred, injuring the first employee with 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his face, arm, and chest. Another employee had no injuries, and the last suffered minor burns to the face and arms. The first employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Switchboards, switches, fuses
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