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Electrical burns any degree

1 hospitalization · 2024032758 · 3/28/2024 · CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Trunk and other upper extremities
Nature of injury
Electrical burns any degree

Cause

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

Employer

Name
CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Location
40 Meetinghouse Road, BIDDEFORD, MAINE, 04005
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing fiber-optic cables in an aerial lift when they made contact with electrified wires, resulting in second- and third-degree burns to their back and right arm, hand, and wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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