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Capitol SkyMine

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Capitol SkyMine in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
Employer Capitol SkyMine Report ID 2015074819
Address 11503 Bulverde Road City, State ZIP SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78217
Event Date July 19, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree electrical burns Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Switchboards, switches, fuses
Industry (NAICS) 325120 Inspection # 1079424
GPS Coordinates 29.54000, -98.41000

Incident Narrative

While connecting an electrical volt meter to a 480V panel, an employee suffered first and second degree burns to the left hand. The employee was not wearing gloves at the time. The employee was hospitalized overnight for observation.

Incident Summary

On July 19, 2015, a worker at Capitol SkyMine in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered second degree electrical burns to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses 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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