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Nordex USA, Inc.

Explosion, n.e.c. — Fractures — SINCLAIRVILLE, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nordex USA, Inc. in SINCLAIRVILLE, NEW YORK
Employer Nordex USA, Inc. Report ID 2022010003
Address 6743 Cleland Road City, State ZIP SINCLAIRVILLE, NEW YORK 14782
Event Date January 1, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Explosion, n.e.c. Source of Injury Batteries other than automotive
Industry (NAICS) 221115 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.29000, -79.20000

Incident Narrative

Employees were replacing low batteries on a wind turbine. They replaced two battery racks, replaced the covers, and attempted to start the tower. The tower then faulted on a faulty pitch master, so they replaced the pitch master. They then started preparing to program the pitch master when the entire battery rack exploded, creating a large bang and flash and throwing the cover across the hub, striking the injured employee in the back. The employee suffered three fractured vertebrae in their lower back.

Incident Summary

On January 1, 2022, a worker at Nordex USA, Inc. in SINCLAIRVILLE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with batteries other than automotive identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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