Arc Flash at a Manufacturing Facility
Incident Investigation
Arc Flash at a Manufacturing Facility
October 13, 2021
Electrical
Reference Number:
II-1268495-2021 (#24429)
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Electrical - Low voltage electrical system (30V to 750V)
Incident Overview
A worker was testing a compressor prior to it being released for shipment. When the worker tried to connect the test cable under electrical load an arc flash occurred resulting in damage to the electrical equipment and the worker’s safety glasses and work gloves.