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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022098507 · 9/26/2022 · Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Handtools-powered, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
Colquitt Electric Membership Corporation
Location
15 Rowland Street, MOULTRIE, GEORGIA, 31768
NAICS
221122
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee had replaced a jumper on a de-energized line and placed an armor rod on an energized line. The jumper contacted a battery-operated crimping tool and he was shocked, suffering burns to the left hand and left leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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