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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016076193 · 7/10/2016 · CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Electric parts, unspecified

Employer

Name
CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC
Location
11525 NORTH IL HWY 142, MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS, 62864
NAICS
326211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the power source for equipment when an arc flash occurred, burning the employee's upper extremities and causing facial abrasions.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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