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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019033215 · 3/28/2019 · United States Steel Corporation (Irvin Plant)

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and wrist(s)
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name
United States Steel Corporation (Irvin Plant)
Location
1268 Camp Hollow Riad, WEST MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA, 15122
NAICS
331110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to take readings inside a 480-volt electrical disconnect panel. An arc flash caused burns to fingers on both the employee's hands, as well as the employee's left wrist. Personal protective equipment was being worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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