L.G. Moore LLC
Exposure to electric arc — Amputations involving bone loss — WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia
| Employer | L.G. Moore LLC |
| Address | 1001 Harvard Street, NW, HARVARD PEPCO SUBSTATION |
| City, State ZIP | WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia 20001 |
| Report ID | 2025021299 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to electric arc |
| Source of Injury | Switchboards, panels, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 |
| Inspection # | 1803248 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.92712, -77.02645 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was switching out the metal doors on a reactor cabinet when a flash occurred. The employee experienced a 13,000-volt electric shock, resulting in head trauma and amputations of both their right and left forearms.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2025, a worker at L.G. Moore LLC in WASHINGTON, District Of Columbia suffered amputations involving bone loss to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as exposure to electric arc, with switchboards, panels, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
OSHA has recorded 140 severe injury reports involving "Exposure to electric arc" incidents in our database. Browse all Exposure to electric arc injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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