MUSGROVE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | MUSGROVE CONSTRUCTION, INC. | Report ID | 2015052762 |
| Address | 216 Hinote Rd | City, State ZIP | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32433 |
| 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 | ||
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
OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.
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