Renaud Electric & Communications, Inc.
Exposure to electric arc — Electrical burns any degree — WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Renaud Electric & Communications, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211673 |
| Address | 119 Belmont St, UMASS Hospital | City, State ZIP | WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01605 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns any degree | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Exposure to electric arc | Source of Injury | Heating, cooling, cleaning, and waste handling machinery n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1794356 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.27000, -71.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 17, 2024, an employee was installing an air handler when an arc flash occurred. The employee was hospitalized with electrical burns to their arms and body.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2024, a worker at Renaud Electric & Communications, Inc. in WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS suffered electrical burns any degree to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as exposure to electric arc, with heating, cooling, cleaning, and waste handling machinery n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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