American Refining Group employees injured in arc flash
Two American Refining Group (ARG) employees were injured in January when an electrical arc flash occurred as they were working on electrical equipment at the plant, according to the Bradford Era in Bradford, New York.
Sara Furlong, executive communications coordinator at ARG, said the incident occurred in the motor control center, or MCC, of the crude unit. Furlong said two male employees, were working in the facility, which is undergoing expansion due to expanding electrical requirements at the refinery. The incident did not disrupt operations at the plant.