Explosion and electric shock injure two workers at Anastácio solar plant
July 2025Published 31 Oct 2026Responsible editor: Chief Editor
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What happened
On Tuesday 8 July 2025, two workers were seriously injured in an explosion and electric shock at a solar plant in the city of Anastácio, Mato Grosso do Sul, about 145 kilometres from Campo Grande, according to JD1 Notícias. The two workers were carrying out maintenance on a structure at the plant when they were struck by a strong electrical discharge, which the report says caused the explosion. The fire service was called and, while travelling to the scene, came across a private car carrying the two workers and began treatment there.
Both casualties had serious burns to several parts of the body, including the face, neck, chest and upper limbs. They were taken to the emergency room in Aquidauana, where they were admitted.
Contributing factors
Not reported in the source. The cause of the electrical discharge and any site-level factors have not been stated.
Lessons learned
- Treat maintenance on solar array structures as high-risk electrical work, and confirm isolation and de-energisation before any work begins.
- Ensure workers have electrical hazard training and protective equipment suited to both DC and AC circuits.
- Maintain emergency arrangements for remote sites, including first aid on site and rapid transport to hospital.
More lessons on electrical protection and isolation, worker safety and safe systems of work, emergency response and public communication, from every incident on the register.
Source
Published 2026-10-31. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.
