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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021087478 · 8/31/2021 · Armstrong Utilities

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper extremities, unspecified
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Armstrong Utilities
Location
4117 Bagdad Road, MEDINA, OHIO, 44256
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

While working from the bucket of a bucket truck to replace residential telecommunication lines, an employee contacted energized 720V overhead power lines. The employee received electric shock injuries including burns and an amputation to the left arm. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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