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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20171110822 · 11/9/2017 · COMED

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
COMED
Location
I-355 South of 143rd Street, LOCKPORT, ILLINOIS, 60441
NAICS
561110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While installing overhead electrical lines, an employee received an induced electrical surge, suffering electrical burns on the hands. The employee was hospitalized overnight.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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