MUSGROVE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MUSGROVE CONSTRUCTION, INC. in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida
Employer MUSGROVE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Address 216 Hinote Rd
City, State ZIP DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida 32433
Report ID 2015052762
Event Date May 11, 2015
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrical burns, unspecified
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 237130
Inspection # 1062741
GPS Coordinates 30.74000, -86.32000

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Incident Narrative

An employee turned his back on a live high-voltage line as he was uncovering an electrical power he was about to work on, causing burns to his neck and right thigh. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On May 11, 2015, a worker at MUSGROVE CONSTRUCTION, INC. in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Florida suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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