Omega Electric Inc.
Exposure to electric arc — Electrical burns any degree — RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Omega Electric Inc. | Report ID | 20241110793 |
| Address | Baptist ASC Madison, 401 Madison Drive | City, State ZIP | RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI 39157 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns any degree | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to electric arc | Source of Injury | Switchboards, panels, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring building or machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.43000, -90.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing an electrical panel when a wire contacted an energized buss. An arc flash occurred and the employee suffered burns to their right arm and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2024, a worker at Omega Electric Inc. in RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI suffered electrical burns any degree to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as exposure to electric arc, with switchboards, panels, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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