Arc flash burn consequences can include post-traumatic stress
When you think of electrical burns, you often think about injuries that come from direct contact with current – shocking experiences. Keep in mind electrical burn injuries are often compounded by thermal or heat burns from blasts or “arc flashes.”
An arc flash occurs when high voltage differences exist across a gap between two conductive surfaces. With extremely powerful current, the electrical energy will travel through air. When it reaches the second conductor, large amounts of energy are released, and temperatures reaching 36,000 degrees Fahrenheit have been reported.