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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20181212344 · 12/1/2018 · Wayne Electric, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Electric parts, unspecified

Employer

Name
Wayne Electric, Inc.
Location
Polychemie, Inc., BAY SAINT LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI, 39520
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An electrician was troubleshooting 480 volt 3-phase wiring when their left hand fingers contacted exposed wiring causing burns to the ring and pinky fingers.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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