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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2016099027 · 9/23/2016 · Louie's Trenching Service Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Cement truck, concrete mixer truck
Secondary source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Louie's Trenching Service Inc.
Location
E. Roberts Rd., APPLE RIVER, ILLINOIS, 61001
NAICS
238110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On September 23, 2016, an employee was shocked when the boom of a concrete pump truck he was operating came in contact with energized electrical lines. He suffered first and second degree burns to his arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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