Exposure to electric arc · Electrical burns any degree
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Acciona Energy North America Corporation, Green Pastures Wind Farm, SEYMOUR, TEXAS 76380
on — Electrical burns any degree , affecting the Part of body unspecified.
Final narrative
On 3/27/2025, at 9:57 AM, an employee was performing switching work including installing electrical grounds when an arc flash occurred. Personal protective equipment (PPE) was worn at the time, including an arc flash hood, shirt, and pants. The employee suffered burns and was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Part of body unspecified Switchboards, panels, fuses
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