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Electrical burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2023054127 · 5/8/2023 · AAA Paving & Sealing

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, unspecified
Nature of injury
Electrical burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source
Asphalt and concrete paving machines, pavers
Secondary source
Power lines, transformers, convertors

Employer

Name
AAA Paving & Sealing
Location
Pemberton Rd, BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA, 25801
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was leaning against a paver while talking with crew members when electricity jumped from the power lines to the paver, shocking the employee. The employee sustained electrical burns to multiple parts of the body.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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