First Energy Generation Corporation
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — HAYWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | First Energy Generation Corporation | Report ID | 2019055292 |
| Address | Route 20 | City, State ZIP | HAYWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA 26366 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.38000, -80.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 25, 2019, an employee was removing a 480V breaker when an arc flash occurred, resulting in burns to the upper parts of the employee's body.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2019, a worker at First Energy Generation Corporation in HAYWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. 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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