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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2016021676 · 2/23/2016 · PIKE ELECTRIC, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
PIKE ELECTRIC, INC.
Location
7545 West Boynton Beach Blvd., BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, 33473
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on overhead powerlines when an arc flash occurred, causing second degree burns to his face, neck, and arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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