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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20191111736 · 11/11/2019 · Georgia Power Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Georgia Power Company
Location
7305 Hwy. 21, PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA, 31407
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing wiring and other components for power line installation. A de-energized line became hot and the current burned the employee's hands and legs, most severely injuring the employee's left hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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