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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021032491 · 3/24/2021 · ACTION ELECTRIC CO., INC.

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, unspecified
Source
Switchboards, switches, fuses

Employer

Name
ACTION ELECTRIC CO., INC.
Location
512 Liberty Expressway, ALBANY, GEORGIA, 31705
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was working on an electrical switchgear with two other employees. The switchgear was energized and an arc flash caused third degree burns to the employee's hand. The hand was surgically amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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