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My Story...
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| On August
16th, 2007 I was involved in an Arc Flash incident with a
13,800 Volt Switch. I received 3rd degree burns to my left
leg and 2nd degree burns to my arm, back and groin area. |
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was hospitalized in the trauma unit for 14 days where I received
numerous skin grafts from skin I reluctantly donated from
my right thigh. During this ordeal, I of course was given
morphine for the pain. After the wounds had healed enough
that I no longer needed the morphine, I had to fight a new
battle, withdrawal from my morphine addiction.
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In total I was off work for 3 months just shy of my disability
claim coming into affect which would have only been a portion
of my regular wages. Even after returning to work, my leg is
still a constant source of discomfort with permanent sensations
of 'pins and needles'.
My seminar covers some basic physics of Arc Flash and Flame
Resistant (FR) clothing, but the main purpose is to instill
in contractors and their employees the peripheral impact when
you have an accident. Loss of independence, loss of income,
potential fines and missing out on the more important things
- family, hobbies, sports and the enjoyment of life's pleasures.
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