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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021043129 · 4/14/2021 · Capital Electric

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Electric parts, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Capital Electric
Location
7964 W 295th St., LOUISBURG, KANSAS, 66053
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was part of a crew installing new electrical wiring. The employee's right hand came into contact with an energized part while his left hand was touching grounded hardware. He suffered electrical burns to three fingers on the right hand, as well as his left thumb and index finger.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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