A lineman was operating a scissor lift at an electrical substation when electricity arced and touched the corner of the lift. The 25 year-old apprentice lineman was badly burned over 50% of his body. The electricity traveled to the ground and back, resulting in severe burns. Without electrical safety equipment, it is speculated that the incident would have resulted in his death. Arc flashes resulting in more than 25% body burns usually means the clothing ignited or the arc tracked through the moisture from sweat on the body. When clothing ignites, arc rated daily wear can prevent most or all of the burns.
This lineman underwent a skin-grafting procedure on his right hand but he still suffers from burns to his face and elsewhere on his body. He also experienced swelling on his face and pneumonia as a result.
Do you have OSHA mandated training and safety implemented for your employees? Documented Safety training along with arc rated daily wear & tools could make all the difference between life and death. Not only are your employees safe; but your company is saved the financial devastation of lawsuits and fines that come from not being OSHA compliant.
Macron Safety is your safety solutions partner. Our mission is to help save lives, reduce injuries and protect companies, large and small, from being decimated by lawsuits, fines and most importantly, the loss of life.
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