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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2019099771 · 9/18/2019 · Midwest Elastomers, 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
Lamps, light fixtures

Employer

Name
Midwest Elastomers, Inc.
Location
700 Industrial Dr., WAPAKONETA, OHIO, 45895
NAICS
325212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On September 18, 2019, at approximately 20:30 hours, an employee was replacing three fluorescent light units with LED light units in the HR office. The lights were turned off using two toggle switches, but were still energized. While installing the second LED light unit, the employee sustained an electric shock, second degree burns to his right hand, and a labral tear and crushing injury to the right shoulder.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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