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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2020087539 · 8/10/2020 · Edison Power Constructors

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Edison Power Constructors
Location
702 Mason Street, WESTBURY, NEW YORK, 11590
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was in a bucket truck in the raised position to perform power line repairs. While removing some foliage from the power lines, the employee was shocked by the power lines, and sustained burns to both hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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