Switch Gear Ark Flash Electrical, Mechanical and Control Systems Discuss Switch Gear Ark Flash in the The Building Operations and Operators Lounge forums; A similar flash occurred in a building that I work in. The building operator who was a few feet away from the ark/explosion escaped without injury. The damage was extensive. ...

[iOperate]

A similar flash occurred in a building that I work in. The building operator who was a few feet away from the ark/explosion escaped without injury. The damage was extensive. This video was captured by a security camera. We don't know what happened to the switch gear serviceman. Hope he is OK.

This clip was submitted by our member 143.

[Little Jonny]

Nice find, 143. I hope the guy was safe. Hate it when our guys dont go home at the end of the day.

[TheSuper]

I watched that a half dozen times. Wonder what caused it?

[Lazy Pup]

Wow. I am at a loss for words.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by TheSuper

I watched that a half dozen times. Wonder what caused it?

Wow looks like he was cranking in a switch or breaker and there
was a fault or short.

Not sure what happen to the guy ,but at least he was wearing
protective equipment.

Sparky.............................

[Little Jonny]

Originally Posted by sparky

Not sure what happen to the guy ,but at least he was wearing protective equipment.

Sparky.............................

His face was not protected.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by Little Jonny

His face was not protected.

Let's hope he had time to turn away before it blew........

[sparky]

Originally Posted by Little Jonny

His face was not protected.

And he's OK