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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016032118 · 3/10/2016 · Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Lamps, light fixtures

Employer

Name
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
Location
4300 W. 7TH STREET, LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, 72205
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing an LED light fixture in the light circuit when he was shocked. He suffered burns to his left and right hands, broken ribs, a head laceration, and a possible fractured rib. The light circuit was not locked out and personal protection equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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