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Electrocutions, electric shocks

1 hospitalization · 2022119622 · 11/2/2022 · FLORIDA SIGNAL & LIGHTING CONTRACTORS, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocutions, electric shocks

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Lamp posts, street lights

Employer

Name
FLORIDA SIGNAL & LIGHTING CONTRACTORS, INC.
Location
NE 6 Ave and NE 149 Street, GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, 33160
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to put up a light pole near a powerline when an arc flash occurred. The employee contacting the light pole received an electric shock.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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