AUSTIN, TEXAS—
Johnson Controls
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified · Second degree electrical burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Johnson Controls, 1908 Kramer Ln, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758 on — Second degree electrical burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was replacing a motor on a chiller. While he was loosening a lug, his wrench made contact with the starter cabinet, which shorted to the ground and caused an arc flash. He sustained second degree burns to his face and left arm. LOTO was not used and proper PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.
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