Siemens Industry, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI
| Employer | Siemens Industry, Inc. | Report ID | 2022098197 |
| Address | 325 James S. McDonnell Blvd. | City, State ZIP | HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI 63042 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second 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) | 333611 | Inspection # | 1624509 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.76000, -90.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing electrical testing on switchgear when an arc flash occurred. The employee suffered second-degree burns to the face, hands, and knees.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2022, a worker at Siemens Industry, Inc. in HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI suffered second 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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