MINNEOLA, KANSAS·
Vestas-American Wind Tech
Exposure to electric arc · Electrical burns any degree
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Vestas-American Wind Tech, 116 Rd, MINNEOLA, KANSAS 67865 on , Electrical burns any degree, affecting the head and neck.
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Final narrative
Two employees were removing a circuit breaker. The injured employee was using wrenches in the removal process. One of the wrenches contacted an adjacent door, resulting in an arc flash. The employee suffered burns to their neck, face, and ear, as well as momentary vision loss due to the flash.
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