Electrical Incidents

Electrical Deaths Since August Spur MSHA to Issue Safety Alert

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has put out a safety alert based on recent electrocutions in the mining industry. Three fatalities by electrocution have occurred since August 7,…

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Hierarchy-of-Controls Approach to Workplace Hazards

The Hierarchy of Controls in the NFPA 70E is no longer an informational note. As per the 2018 70E, the Hierarchy of Controls can now be found in 110.1(H)(3). Most,…

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Fuyao Glass America Receives Its Largest Proposed OSHA Fine

Fuyao Glass America, Inc., of Moraine, OH, received a proposed fine from OSHA totaling $724,380. The company received both serious and repeat violations this year. The violations include failing to…

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What Can Happen When Your Rubber Glove Gets Punctured

A worker suffered an electrical shock injury after his rubber insulating glove was punctured while he was working. As he reached down to pick up a fallen plastic cover, his…

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Electric Shock and Fall Incident in Massachusetts

A National Grid worker received electric shock and fall injuries this week. A worker, whose name has not yet been released, fell out of a bucket to the ground, striking…

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