Second degree electrical burns

Name: Second degree electrical burns at Capitol SkyMine
Start: 7/19/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015074819 · 7/19/2015 · Capitol SkyMine

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury: Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event: Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source: Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name: Capitol SkyMine
Location: 11503 Bulverde Road, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78217
NAICS: 325120
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While connecting an electrical volt meter to a 480V panel, an employee suffered first and second degree burns to the left hand. The employee was not wearing gloves at the time. The employee was hospitalized overnight for observation.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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