Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts · Second degree electrical burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at BILL'S ELECTRIC, INC., AJM Packaging, JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64801
on , Second degree electrical burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was performing an electrical study. While he was taking a fluke meter reading on the building's main switch gear (1600A, 480V 3 phase), an arc flash occurred and the fluke meter blew up in his hands. He suffered second degree burns to the hands, arms, neck, face, and eyes, requiring hospitalization. PPE was not worn at the time.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Switchboards, switches, fuses