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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2017098938 · 9/18/2017 · Belmonte Builders Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Belmonte Builders Inc.
Location
102B Division ST, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK, 12866
NAICS
236115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was in the basket of an aerial lift painting the exterior fascia in the front of a building. The lift moved and the employee contacted a 13.2 kV power line. The employee was shocked and received burns to the hands and head.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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