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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2016042789 · 4/4/2016 · Tailored Brands, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Special process machinery, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Tailored Brands, Inc.
Location
10485 West Belfort, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77031
NAICS
448110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While an employee was operating the clothes sorting machine, a garment was inserted incorrectly. When the employee tried to pull the garment back out of the machine, the employee received a static electricity shock and experienced chest and right arm pain.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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