Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 128253.015 - Employee incurs hand burns when HVAC arc flash occurs

Accident Summary Nr: 128253.015 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 07/28/2020
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1486418.015	07/30/2020		611310	University Of Hartford

Abstract: At 1:30 p.m. on July 28, 2020, an employee was pointing toward energized conductors in an uncovered electrical box when the conductors arced and created an arc flash. The employee incurred burns to his hand and was hospitalized.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc, Electric Conductor, Electrical, Electrical Box, Electrical Cabinet, Electrical Work, Energized, Glove, HVAC, Hand, Maintenance, PPE, Repair

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1486418.015	45	M	Hospitalized injury		Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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