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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2022032393 · 3/16/2022 · Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Forearm(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Duke Energy Ohio, Inc.
Location
660 Steiner, CINCINNATI, OHIO, 45204
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee contacted a 7,200-volt electrical line while installing new electrical service. The employee suffered burns to both arms and the chest; the employee's right arm was amputated below the elbow.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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