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Electrical burns any degree

1 hospitalization · 2024054567 · 5/24/2024 · TRC Environmental Corporation

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Exposure to electric arc
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
TRC Environmental Corporation
Location
321 Main St., SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY, 08871
NAICS
541330
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was taking air samples when an arc flash came from live power lines and caused an electrical fire. The employee sustained third degree burns to their face and hands.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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