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Electrocutions, electric shocks

2 hospitalizations · 2015075284 · 7/30/2015 · PAR Electrical Contractors, INC

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
PAR Electrical Contractors, INC
Location
220 Girard & East 3rd St, SAINT ELMO, ILLINOIS, 62458
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were injured and hospitalized after the dead 69000 volt line they were installing came into contact with a lower 12000 volt live line.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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