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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015053223 · 5/27/2015 · F & H Contractors

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
F & H Contractors
Location
619 Island Way, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 33760
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was installing plastic electrical conduit onsite. The circuit was energized from a 7200 volt transformer located near the sidewalk. When the employee attempted to connect the conduit to the transformer, his right bicep contacted the transformer. The employee was on his knees when he received the electrical shock and he fell backwards and/or collapsed. He was admitted to the hospital on 5/28/2015 at or around 4:30 p.m. and treated for burns received from the electrical shock.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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