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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2019077431 · 7/21/2019 · Delmarva Power

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
Delmarva Power
Location
Indian River Campground, REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE, 19971
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting a 12,000-volt transformer for an overload. When the employee approached the transformer's door, an electrical flash occurred. The employee sustained second degree burns to both hands and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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