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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2017098804 · 9/14/2017 · IVY H. SMITH COMPANY, LLC

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
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
IVY H. SMITH COMPANY, LLC
Location
4801 S. Harbor Drive, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, 32967
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was locating underground utilities. He opened a hand hole to inspect inside for damage and was exposed to 750k electrical current. The employee was shocked and received injuries to his chest and calves.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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