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Accident Summary Nr: 125860.015 - Arc flash burns two employees after contact with 480 Volts

Accident Summary Nr: 125860.015 -- Report ID: 0625400 -- Event Date: 05/01/2020
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1474028.01505/04/2020238210Navejas Electric, Llc.

Abstract: At approximately 10:00 A.M. on May 1, 2020, two employees, working for an electrical contractor, were replacing electrical wiring at a commercial building. Employee 1 came into contact with 480 Volts in an electrical disconnect panel which caused an arc flash. Employee 2 was impacted by the arc flash. Both employees were hospitalized and treated for severe burns to the entire body.

Keywords: Commercial Building, Construction, Electric Arc, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical, Electrical Box, Electrical Burn, Electrical Wire, Electrical panel, Electrician
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Commercial building New project or new addition   5

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1474028.015 27 M Hospitalized injury Electricians' apprentices Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Demolition
Fatality Cause:
2 1474028.015 26 M Hospitalized injury Electricians Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Demolition
Fatality Cause:

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