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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 human error to faulty wire installations can cause an arc flash.

Human error
Dropping a tool
Faulty installation
Corrosion
Material failure
Accidental touching
Corrosion
Dust

What Occurs Doing An Arc Flash?

Arc flashes are unpredictable can result in some different effects.

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.

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 injury lawyer as soon as possible. Under the law, you are afforded certain legal rights and protections if you are injured at work. An injury lawyer can review the facts of your case and help you determine your legal options.

Arnold & Itkin has represented injured workers all across the country. Our firm has won billions in verdicts and settlements in the last five years. Contact our industrial accident attorneys for a free consultation: (888) 493-1629! Contact Us Today

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