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15015 62ND STREET NORTH, STILLWATER, MN 55082
Standard 19260416 A03
Standard 19260416 A01
Standard 19260416 A03
Standard 19260416 A01
Two employees burned in arc flash, one later dies
On October 25, 2007, Employees #1 and #2, of Peoples Electric, were installing a temporary branch circuit for a tower crane to be built onsite in preparation fo r constructing an addition. They were in the electrical room of the existing bui lding, installing a connector onto the ground for the new circuit when an arc fl ash occurred. Employee #1 suffered second- and third-degree burns to his face, a rms, and hands. He died on November 7, 2007, as a result of his injuries. Employ ee #2 suffered first- and second-degree burns to his face and arms, for which he was hospitalized. The cause of the arc flash is not known. Neither Employee #1 nor Employee #2 was wearing adequate PPE for working on or near live electrical parts, and no other safety precautions were taken.
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