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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20201211492 · 12/8/2020 · O'CONNELL ELECTRIC CO., INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
O'CONNELL ELECTRIC CO., INC.
Location
147 Latona Road, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14623
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A lineman was ascending a pole when his gaff penetrated the conduit and then reached the lead sheathing of the live conductor. This resulted in an electrical arc flash. The lineman was hospitalized with electrical burns to both knees.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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