Precision Concrete
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — ATLANTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | Precision Concrete | Report ID | 2015085558 |
| Address | 144 Moreland Avenue | City, State ZIP | ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30307 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Surfacing handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | 1085935 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.75000, -84.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received burns to the hands and right foot while working near overhead power lines approximately 17 ft. from side structures. The employee was carrying a 24 ft. aluminum bull float that contacted the overhead power lines.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2015, a worker at Precision Concrete in ATLANTA, GEORGIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with surfacing handtools-nonpowered, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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