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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2024043023 · 4/5/2024 · Roman Roofing 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 greater than 220 volts
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Extension ladders

Employer

Name
Roman Roofing Inc
Location
112 Lovers Lane, FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA, 33931
NAICS
238160
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was setting up an extension ladder to access the roof of a house when the ladder contacted a power line, resulting in an electric shock and hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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