ProPump & Controls, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | ProPump & Controls, Inc. | Report ID | 2022064807 |
| Address | 103 North Lake Drive, Amelia National Golf Club | City, State ZIP | ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA 32174 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Relays, rheostats, starters, controls |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1602071 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.40000, -81.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 6, 2022, an employee was working inside a live electrical panel, part of a pump station system for water irrigation on a golf course. While he was troubleshooting, a wire connected to the system was dragged across the 480-volt fuse for the variable frequency drive, a type of motor controller. The resulting arc flash caused burns to his left hand, arm, and the backs of both legs.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2022, a worker at ProPump & Controls, Inc. in ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with relays, rheostats, starters, controls identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.
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