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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2016109834 · 10/19/2016 · Mountain Parks Electric, 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, 220 volts or less
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Mountain Parks Electric, Inc.
Location
325 W Agate Ave, GRANBY, COLORADO, 80446
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee made contact with a live electrical utility wire during construction of a 3 phase line. The energy entered the right hand and exited the left big toe, leaving a 1/2 inch exit wound and causing cardiac arrest.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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