AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
| Employer | AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. | Report ID | 20161110292 |
| Address | 1631 W. 20th St. | City, State ZIP | DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS 75261 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Relays, rheostats, starters, controls |
| Industry (NAICS) | 481111 | Inspection # | 1189236 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.78000, -96.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a motor control bucket when an arc flash occurred, causing electrical first and second degree burns to the employee's left hand and arm, right arm, neck, and face.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2016, a worker at AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. in DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with relays, rheostats, starters, controls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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