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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2020088003 · 8/24/2020 · The Village of St. Edward

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
The Village of St. Edward
Location
3125 Smith Road, FAIRLAWN, OHIO, 44333
NAICS
623110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing out the capacitor on the blower motor of a heat pump. After the swap out, he turned the power back on, but the blower motor was not working. He reached under the unit and disconnected the 277-volt power. The employee was then electrocuted and dropped to the floor.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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