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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2024088066 · 8/30/2024 · Arrcon Electric & Construction

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocution, electric shock

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts
Source
Switchboards, panels, fuses
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Arrcon Electric & Construction
Location
Exoterra Resources Inc., LITTLETON, COLORADO, 80127
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was installing humidifiers to HVAC ductwork. The employee opened a breaker/switchgear panel and contacted live electrical components. The employee sustained a 480-volt electrical shock to their right arm, resulting in hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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