Third or fourth degree electrical burns

Name: Third or fourth degree electrical burns at CLAYPOOL ELECTRIC, INC.
Start: 3/27/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015031536 · 3/27/2015 · CLAYPOOL ELECTRIC, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree electrical burns

Cause

Event: Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source: Electric parts, unspecified
Secondary source: Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name: CLAYPOOL ELECTRIC, INC.
Location: 4600 International Gateway, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 43215
NAICS: 238210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee experienced a shock and arc flash when cleaning the inside of electrical gear that was believed to be shut off. The employee received second and third degree burns on the face, hands, and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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