FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA·2018-01-22

United States Steel Corporation

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

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at United States Steel Corporation, 400 Middle Drive, FAIRLESS HILLS, PENNSYLVANIA 19030 on 2018-01-22, Electrical burns, unspecified, affecting the nonclassifiable.

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Final narrative

An employee was installing a tin shield over insulated wires that were exposed to hot metal when the shield touched a bare conductor and an arc flash occurred. The employee suffered an arc flash burn and possible concussion.

Hospitalized Nonclassifiable Electric parts, n.e.c.

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