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Electrical burns and electrocution

1 hospitalization · 2024021658 · 2/22/2024 · JBL Electric, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Body systems and other part(s) of body
Nature of injury
Electrical burns and electrocution

Cause

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

Employer

Name
JBL Electric, Inc.
Location
3001 S Clinton Ave, SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY, 07080
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking poling equipment. He placed his right hand on an energized H1 bushing transformer that was operating at 69 kV. The shock knocked him back, and he received electrical shock burns to his right hand and right foot.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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