Power Electronics USA, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — KRUM, TEXAS
| Employer | Power Electronics USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109754 |
| Address | 9630 Doyle Rd | City, State ZIP | KRUM, TEXAS 76249 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221114 | Inspection # | 1705839 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.32000, -97.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting an electrical fault and was exposed to an arc flash. The employee sustained burns their face, chest, and hand.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2023, a worker at Power Electronics USA, Inc. in KRUM, TEXAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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