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Electrical burns any degree

1 hospitalization · 2024020992 · 2/1/2024 · International Paper Co.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Exposure to electric arc
Source
Switchboards, panels, fuses
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
International Paper Co.
Location
601 County Road 78, SELMA, ALABAMA, 36703
NAICS
322121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a breaker when an arc flash occurred, burning the employee's right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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