Electrical burns any degree

Name: Electrical burns any degree at Rosendin Electric, Inc.
Start: 4/4/2024

1 hospitalization · 2024042991 · 4/4/2024 · Rosendin Electric, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Nature of injury: Electrical burns any degree

Cause

Event: Exposure to electric arc
Source: Solar panels
Secondary source: Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name: Rosendin Electric, Inc.
Location: 11000 CR 403, EL CAMPO, TEXAS, 77437
NAICS: 238210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting an open circuit at the solar panel power generating area. When he disconnected the connectors from the power generating panel an arc flash occurred., causing third-degree burns to the tops and palms of each of his hands.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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