Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 133576.015 - Employee sustains burns from electrical arc flash

Accident Summary Nr: 133576.015 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 02/20/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1516405.015	02/23/2021		213112	J & J Oilfield Electric Co., Inc.

Abstract: At 11:45 a.m. on February 20, 2021, Employee #1 was attempting to test electrical power at a job site. During the procedure, an arc flash occurred, resulting in burns to the employee's hand and face. The employee suffered heat and fire-related injuries from the arc flash. Emergency services were called, and the employee was transported to the hospital for treatment. The employee was admitted for further care due to the severity of the burns. The incident involved electrical equipment and occurred while testing power in the system.

Keywords: Burn, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical, Electrical Burn, Face, Hand, Head, Heat

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1516405.015	39	M	Hospitalized injury		Electricians

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