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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221416456

FLUX POWER, INC.

Event
Battery, Burn, Busbar, Electric Arc Flash, Hand, PPE, Protective Clothing
NAICS
562920
Inspection type
Accident-driven
Activity number
#345669766
Employer profile
FLUX POWER, INC.
Summary number
221416456
Report ID
0950632

Event description

Employee incurs burns on hand after arc flash

Investigation abstract

At approximately 11:27 a.m. on October 6, 2021, an employee was tasked with assembling an L-48 battery unit. The employee assembled the same type of battery system in the past, but it had been several months. The employee was near the end of the assembly when he incorrectly placed a busbar, and it caused an arc flash. The employee was not wearing protective eyewear or other suitable PPE when there was an arc flash hazard. The employee suffered an electrical burn injury to his right hand and was hospitalized to treat these injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 45 M

    Event type
    13
    Occupation code
    683

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