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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221436082

CT ELECTRIC LLC

Event
Arm, Burn, Electric Arc Flash, Electrical, Energized, Face
NAICS
238210
Inspection type
Referral
Activity number
#345596357
Employer profile
CT ELECTRIC LLC
Summary number
221436082
Report ID
0953210

Event description

Employee incurs burns to face and arms after arc flash

Investigation abstract

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on October 6, 2021, a coworker was looking at his cell phone standing adjacent to where the employee was attempting to test electrical equipment. The employee attempted to test electrical equipment in preparation to bump motor. The employee contacted energized equipment, and an arc flash occurred. The coworker received singed facial hair. The employee received burns to his face and arms and was hospitalized to treat these injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Hospitalized Age 29 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    577

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