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Arc flash accidents are an electrical phenomenon that occurs when an electrical current leaves its designated path and travels to another conductor or ground. If a worker is directly hit by an arc flash or in close proximity to one, the result is usually severe injury or death.
How Are Arc Flashes Caused?
Many things from a human error to faulty wire installations can cause an arc flash.
Below are some common causes of arc flashes:
- Human error
- Dropping a tool
- Faulty installation
- Corrosion
- Material failure
- Accidental touching
- Corrosion
- Dust
What Occurs During an Arc Flash?
Arc flashes are unpredictable can result in some different effects.
Here are some common results of an arc flash:
- Fire
- Burns
- Heat
- Flying objects
- Sound blast (often as loud as a gun)
- Blast pressure (up to 2,000 pounds per square foot)
What Can Be Done to Protect Workers from Arc Flash Injuries?
The best way to protect workers from arc flash injuries is to provide them with proper training regarding the dangers of arc flash accidents and how to work on electrical circuits safely.
There is more employers can do to protect workers from arc flash injuries, including:
- De-energize circuits while they are being worked on
- Use insulation and guarding
- Provide workers with barricades
- Install ground fault circuit interrupters
- Provide workers with protective equipment
- Place warning labels on all equipment that poses an arc flash hazard
What Should I Do If I Was Injured in an Arc Flash Accident?
If you have been injured in an arc flash accident, the first thing you should do is seek immediate medical attention to treat your injuries. You will also want to consult with an experienced industrial injury lawyer as soon as possible. Under the law, you are afforded certain legal rights and protections if you are injured at work. An arc flash injury lawyer can review the facts of your case and help you determine your legal options.
Arnold & Itkin represents injured workers nationwide. Our law firm has won over $10 billion in verdicts & settlements. Call our arc flash attorneys for a free consultation: (888) 493-1629! Contact us today.