Safety Is as Simple as Tucking Your Shirt In
Posted by proforma on March 20, 2009
This worker was plugging together two cords with Twist-To-Lock plug and socket connectors when an electrical short and arc flash occurred. The employee’s PPE shirt was unbuttoned and not tucked in; the outcome was second-degree burns to his abdomen. While this accident occurred in the oil patch, the lesson is applicable to all industries.
Tags:arc explosion, burns, Electrical Hazards, oilfield worker, PPE, safety, Workplace Safety
Filed Under: Workplace Safety
