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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2016032322 · 3/17/2016 · Skils'kin

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less
Source
Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords

Employer

Name
Skils'kin
Location
7202 Flightline Dr Bldg 370, MALMSTROM AFB, MONTANA, 59402
NAICS
624190
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While plugging an extension cord into a vacuum, an employee was shocked by the cord, which was missing a ground prong. The employee experienced an irregular heartbeat.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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