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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016088155 · 8/30/2016 · Alvarez Industrial Cleaning

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Alvarez Industrial Cleaning
Location
1800 East Road, ALVIN, ILLINOIS, 61811
NAICS
561790
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On August 30, 2016, around 11:30 a.m., an employee went up in an articulating lift to conduct painting activities on a building. He contacted power lines and fell into the basket. The employee was hospitalized for burns on his right arm between his elbow and shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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