Reuter & Hanney, Inc.
Fall on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures and burns — FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Reuter & Hanney, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088967 |
| Address | 1 Ben Fairless Drive | City, State ZIP | FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030 |
| Event Date | August 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Switchboards, switches, fuses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.16000, -74.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to service a 69-kilovolt OCB switch. One leg of the switch did not disconnect when the air switch was opened. As the employee grounded the legs of the switch, an arc burned his hands and knocked him to the ground, breaking his ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 30, 2018, a worker at Reuter & Hanney, Inc. in FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures and burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level, n.e.c., with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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