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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016076007 · 7/5/2016 · The Hydaker-Wheatlake Co.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
The Hydaker-Wheatlake Co.
Location
600 Wakins Rd., BLANCHESTER, OHIO, 45107
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were removing an old utility pole with a digger derrick. One employee was at the base of the pole, guiding it, when he was shocked by the 19.9k-volts line. He suffered burns throughout his body.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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