Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less · Electrical burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at NY Developers & Management Inc, 210 Clarkson Ave, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11226
on — Electrical burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
Two employees were testing the phase voltage of the 208 volt bus bar circuit. An arc flash occurred during the testing. One employee suffered burns to the face, neck, and hands. Another employee suffered burns to his arm.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Electric parts, unspecified
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