Second degree electrical burns

Name: Second degree electrical burns at Evans Electric LLC
Start: 7/30/2020

1 hospitalization · 2020077177 · 7/30/2020 · Evans Electric LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event: Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source: Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name: Evans Electric LLC
Location: 1020 Lake Street, OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, 60301
NAICS: 238210
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was walking between a transformer and wall-mounted, lead-jacketed secondary cable. His right shoulder brushed against the cable and his left elbow touched the transformer bracket, causing an arc flash. He suffered first- and second-degree burns to the left arm and the left chest area.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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