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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2024010155 · 1/8/2024 · Ohio Line Construction

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocution, electric shock

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Ohio Line Construction
Location
625 County Road 3374, LOUDONVILLE, OHIO, 44842
NAICS
237130
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing telecommunication lines using pre-fabs. During this task, the employee made contact with the power line directly above him and was shocked with 7200 volts. The electrical shock caused him fall to the base of the bucket he was in. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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