SMS Energy Group, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA
| Employer | SMS Energy Group, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088172 |
| Address | Wooddruff Road | City, State ZIP | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310 |
| Event Date | August 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth 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 # | 1337892 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.15000, -78.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an energized sub-station breaker when an arc flash explosion occurred, causing second and third degree burns to the employee's arms, hands, and face.
Incident Summary
On August 9, 2018, a worker at SMS Energy Group, Inc. in FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA suffered third or fourth 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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