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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2018066495 · 6/29/2018 · LG Hausys America, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Machinery, unspecified
Secondary source
Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords

Employer

Name
LG Hausys America, Inc.
Location
310 LG Drive SE, ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30103
NAICS
327991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was carrying an extension receptacle outlet (240 V) up a flight of process equipment stairs. The receptacle contacted the stair handrail at which time the employee experienced an electrical shock for an extended period of time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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