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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2022010003 · 1/1/2022 · Nordex USA, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lumbar region
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Explosion, n.e.c.
Source
Batteries other than automotive

Employer

Name
Nordex USA, Inc.
Location
6743 Cleland Road, SINCLAIRVILLE, NEW YORK, 14782
NAICS
221115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were replacing low batteries on a wind turbine. They replaced two battery racks, replaced the covers, and attempted to start the tower. The tower then faulted on a faulty pitch master, so they replaced the pitch master. They then started preparing to program the pitch master when the entire battery rack exploded, creating a large bang and flash and throwing the cover across the hub, striking the injured employee in the back. The employee suffered three fractured vertebrae in their lower back.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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