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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2017054530 · 5/18/2017 · Rosendin Electric Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Switchboards, switches, fuses
Secondary source
Wrenches-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Rosendin Electric Inc.
Location
1807 Dennis Road, FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, 20755
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was working on a piece of electrical equipment when his wrench came in contact with an energized electrical box. An arc flash occurred, causing first and second degree burns to the employee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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