Buzzi Unicem USA
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
| Employer | Buzzi Unicem USA | Report ID | 2015107341 |
| Address | 1702 Second Ave North | City, State ZIP | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37208 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Electric parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Switchboards, switches, fuses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327320 | Inspection # | 1098008 |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.18000, -86.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unhooking power cables from a barge when the metal handle of a cable came in contact with the plug, causing an arc flash. The employee was burned on the arm and torso.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2015, a worker at Buzzi Unicem USA in NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with electric parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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