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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20201211860 · 12/19/2020 · Shermco Industries

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name
Shermco Industries
Location
800 W Campbell Road, RICHARDSON, TEXAS, 75080
NAICS
221115
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting the doghouse panels for the backsides of breakers in a doghouse. An arc flash burned both the employee's hands, causing a large cauterized laceration to the right hand. Both hands were amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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