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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2016098550 · 9/9/2016 · D & G Insulation, Inc.

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, greater than 220 volts
Source
Electrical wiring-building

Employer

Name
D & G Insulation, Inc.
Location
819 W. Connell Ct., MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53226
NAICS
238310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While installing insulation on the back side of a kitchen exhaust hood duct, an employee's hand came into contact with a live exposed 277 VAC wire. The employee received an electrical shock and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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