University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — BELTON, TEXAS
| Employer | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Report ID | 2018043499 |
| Address | 900 College Street | City, State ZIP | BELTON, TEXAS 76513 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.07000, -97.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking voltage measurements with a multi-meter while performing preventative maintenance when he contacted live voltage. An arc flash occurred, causing third degree flash burns to his right hand. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2018, a worker at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in BELTON, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with heating, cooling, and cleaning machinery and appliances, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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