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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2018099662 · 9/18/2018 · Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc.
Location
A1A and Carcaba Rd., SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA, 32084
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing trip savors on an electrical line (13,200 volts) from an aerial lift when he attempted to tighten a bolt on a switch bracket using a cordless drill. An arc flash then occurred, resulting in second degree burns to both of his hands. He was hospitalized. Rubber gloves were not worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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