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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019021338 · 2/6/2019 · Newtron Beaumont LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Electrical wiring-building

Employer

Name
Newtron Beaumont LLC
Location
14385 West Port Arthur Rd, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77705
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were terminating cables at a job site. The electrical room was locked out and all grounds were applied. The employees had finished the task and were grabbing their tools. As they were walking out, an arc flash occurred and caused burns to the injured employee's right hand and face.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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