Amentum Services, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Amentum Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2023021850 |
| Address | 3000 S. Douglas Blvd, Building 1156 | City, State ZIP | MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA 73140 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | 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) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.43000, -97.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting line phases at a breaker box for electrical service when an arc flash occurred. The employee sustained burns to the face and upper arms.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2023, a worker at Amentum Services, Inc. in MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA suffered electrical burns, unspecified 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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