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Third or fourth degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2021119838 · 11/12/2021 · SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury
Third or fourth degree electrical burns

Cause

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

Employer

Name
SAFEWAY DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Location
4600 E STAPLETON DR SOUTH, DENVER, COLORADO, 80216
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was in an aerial lift when he contacted a 13.2 kV power line with his back. He was shocked and suffered second- and third-degree burns to the back.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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