Exposure to electric arc · Electrical burns any degree
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at The Hershey Company, 1033 Old West Chocolate Avenue, HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA 17033
on , Electrical burns any degree, affecting the multiple body parts n.e.c..
Watch The Hershey Company for freeGet an email when a new federal OSHA severe-injury report for The Hershey Company is published. One employer, no account, unsubscribe in one click.
Final narrative
An employee used a small air wand to clean an electrical panel with compressed air. The disconnect was off prior to conducting the task. However, the panel feeds were live. An arc flash occurred and the employee sustained first and second-degree burns to their head, neck, chest, and right arm. Arc-rated personal protective equipment was not used.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts n.e.c.Switchboards, panels, fuses