First degree electrical burns

Name: First degree electrical burns at Novinium, Incorporated
Start: 6/6/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018065562 · 6/6/2018 · Novinium, Incorporated

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: First degree electrical burns

Cause

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

Employer

Name: Novinium, Incorporated
Location: 22820 Russell Road, KENT, WASHINGTON, 98032
NAICS: 561990
Jurisdiction: 0

Narrative

On June 6, 2018, at approximately 11:00 AM, an electrician was attempting to remove a termination from a bushing on the transformer when an arc flash occurred. The employee suffered first degree burns to the face and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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