High Voltage Maintenance Corporation
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | High Voltage Maintenance Corporation | Report ID | 2015052702 |
| Address | U.S. Department of Commerce - NOAA, 1000 Galliher Drive | City, State ZIP | FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA 26554 |
| Event Date | May 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1062928 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.47000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 7, 2015, at approximately 11:00 a.m., an employee received first and second degree burns to his face, hands, left arm, and left leg, resulting in hospitalization. The employee was troubleshooting an existing switchgear. The employee de-energized the equipment and thought it was safe to perform the work. The buss was still energized with 13,800 volts and an arc flash occurred.
Incident Summary
On May 7, 2015, a worker at High Voltage Maintenance Corporation in FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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