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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021076100 · 7/23/2021 · Ameren Illinois

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Ameren Illinois
Location
1103 South Maple St, CAMBRIA, ILLINOIS, 62915
NAICS
221121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A substation employee was removing bolts from a recloser bushing. The employee's hand made contact with an energized wire, causing electrical burns to the employee's hand and leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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