SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA·2015-07-17

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Electrical burns, unspecified

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc, 156 Cedar Avenue, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA 18505 on 2015-07-17, Electrical burns, unspecified, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified.

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Final narrative

While wiring a ground bar in a 1940s electrical system (3 phase sub panel 277 volts AC), an employee contacted live parts. He suffered burns to his hands and arms after an arc blast, requiring hospitalization.

Hospitalized Hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified Electric parts, unspecified

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