Arc Flash Incident (February 2012)

Arc Flash 03 2012

Arc Flash 03 2012

INESTIGATION is ON-GOING, but preliminary data suggest the following:

Speculation: Racking breaker in live while the breaker was closed

NO Arc Flash Hazard Analysis!!!!

Incident Energy Unknown

Employee hospitalized for a one week period

Arc Flash PPE saved his life!!!

See below for individual photos and the ppt can be downloaded at bottom of page.

MANY THANKS to ABB for sharing this incident with the industry!!!

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