Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Electrical burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at First Energy Generation Corporation, Route 20, HAYWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA 26366
on — Electrical burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
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Final narrative
On May 25, 2019, an employee was removing a 480V breaker when an arc flash occurred, resulting in burns to the upper parts of the employee's body.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedSwitchboards, switches, fuses
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