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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021031918 · 3/3/2021 · United Engines, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Generators

Employer

Name
United Engines, LLC
Location
The Children's Center Rehabilitation Hospital, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, 73127
NAICS
811310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was making repairs to a 480-volt generator. A cable came in contact with a lug on the load side of the transfer switch, causing an arc flash that burned the employee's hands, left arm, and neck.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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