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Second degree electrical burns

1 hospitalization · 2023098177 · 9/6/2023 · D-T Steel Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Second degree electrical burns

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified
Source
Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary source
Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
D-T Steel Inc
Location
3866 Wrightsboro Rd., AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, 30909
NAICS
238120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was welding clips onto the end of the bridging of a wall, then installing bolts through the clips to the wall. As the employee lowered his rod holder down into the lift basket, the rod contacted the basket and energized it. As the employee leaned forward, they contacted the basket and grounded joist, resulting in first- and second-degree electrical burns to the stomach, back, and arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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