FARGO, ND —
A worker at the Integrity Windows manufacturing plant in Fargo was hurt on the job.
OSHA officials say George Gouniks, an electrician with Master Electric, was burned by an arc flash while he was installing and testing breakers at the plant.
The accident happened on December 17.
OSHA says Gouniks suffered burns to his arms, neck, elbow and upper body.
Officials say their investigation may take up to six months to complete.
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FARGO, ND (KFGO) -
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says a man suffered serious burns at the Integrity Windows manufacturing plant in Fargo.
OSHA Area Director Eric Brooks says the electrician was burned by an arc flash while he was installing and testing breakers on Dec. 17. Brooks says according to the initial report, the man sustained burns to his arms, neck, elbow and upper torso.
“By statute, OSHA has six months from the date of the incident to complete its investigation” Brooks said. “Sometimes, you never know if it grows into a widespread issue, or if it is simply isolated.”
Brooks says the victim, George Gouniks was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Gouniks is employed by Master Electric of Savage, Minn.