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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2017054469 · 5/17/2017 · OEM/MILLER

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Grinders, abraders
Secondary source
Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords

Employer

Name
OEM/MILLER
Location
1300 DANNER DRIVE, AURORA, OHIO, 44202
NAICS
326199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee opened a metal grinder used to grind down plastic parts. A cord hanging nearby was caught in the pinch point, which tore off part of the wiring insulation. The cord then energized the metal grinder, which electrically shocked the employee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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