Exposure to electric arc · Thermal burns degree unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Mastec Utility Services, LLC, 333 S Haliifax Drive, ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA 32176
on — Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the Ears and facial region unspecified.
Final narrative
An electrical crew was in the final stages of a hurricane restoration project. One of the employees was removing the protective coverup equipment when he noticed potential movement in a connection or energized cable. When he tightened the connection with a hand tool, a phase-to-ground arc flash burned his face. He was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Ears and facial region unspecified Electric parts unspecified
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