All Power Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — BEALE AFB, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | All Power Inc. | Report ID | 2018066397 |
| Address | B Street | City, State ZIP | BEALE AFB, CALIFORNIA 95903 |
| Event Date | June 27, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Measuring handtools, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335311 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.12000, -121.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling tape through an underground PVC electrical conduit to measure the conduit length. The tape contacted some moisture that created an arc flash when it came in contact with the energized switchgear. The employee suffered second degree burns on both arms. Proper PPE was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On June 27, 2018, a worker at All Power Inc. in BEALE AFB, CALIFORNIA suffered second degree electrical burns to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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