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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2024010264 · 1/10/2024 · Medline Industries, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Indirect exposure to electricity unspecified
Source
Doors rail mounted and garage
Secondary source
Electrical wiring building or machine

Employer

Name
Medline Industries, Inc.
Location
1500 Medline Place, MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA, 30253
NAICS
493110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to unload a truck at a loading dock. There was an exposed wire hanging from the ceiling of the loading dock, and when the employee opened the dock door, the door contacted the wire, causing the employee to suffer an electrical shock.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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