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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2023021579 · 2/18/2023 · Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Lamps, light fixtures

Employer

Name
Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC
Location
W 33rd St and 7th Ave, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10001
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a lighting fixture that was not working when they were shocked by 277 volts. The employee sustained burns to the hands and required stitches on the hands and biceps.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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