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 Go Car Wash, 1190 Chili Avenue, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14624
on — Third or fourth degree electrical burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
While performing an hourly operational check, an employee noticed a blower was not running. The employee went into the equipment room, opened the motor control center (MCC) and reset the circuit breaker inside the MCC to restart the blower. An arc flash occurred, causing burns to the left side of his face and ear, second degree burns to his left hand, and third degree burns to his left arm.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Switchboards, switches, fuses
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