Exacore Staffing LLC
2025-08-19 · IRAAN, TEXAS
Final narrative
Two employees were working by a switch gear. Upon opening the switchgear, employee 1 noticed some loose bolts. As employee 1 looked back, employee 2 reached into the switchgear and an arc flash occurred. They were both severely burned. Safety gear was worn at the time.
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