Interlake Mecalux, Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — PONTIAC, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Interlake Mecalux, Inc. | Report ID | 2015030613 |
| Address | 701 Interlake Drive | City, State ZIP | PONTIAC, ILLINOIS 61764 |
| Event Date | March 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Secondary Source | Electric parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 337215 | Inspection # | 1050072 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.88000, -88.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 25, 2015, an employee transporting a racking system contacted a 480-volt busbar. The employee received burns to the torso, head, and shoulder and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 25, 2015, a worker at Interlake Mecalux, Inc. in PONTIAC, ILLINOIS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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