A West Enterprises Electrical Contractors
Exposure to electric arc — Electrical burns any degree — SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | A West Enterprises Electrical Contractors | Report ID | 2025021676 |
| Address | 1201 Edward H. White St., Bldg 423 | City, State ZIP | SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA 32937 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns any degree | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure to electric arc | Source of Injury | Switchboards, panels, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1811076 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.17000, -80.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were opening the panel to inspect the work area for potential hazards. As they opened the wall panel to take a measurement, an arc flash occurred. Both employees were hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2025, a worker at A West Enterprises Electrical Contractors in SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns any degree to the part of body unspecified. 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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