LEI Companies, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — THORNTON, COLORADO
| Employer | LEI Companies, Inc. | Report ID | 2015107486 |
| Address | 9191 Grant Street | City, State ZIP | THORNTON, COLORADO 80023 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1099722 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -104.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee received burns to his hands from electrical shock while stripping off a neutral wire on a 277 volt system. The employee was hospitalized as a result of his injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2015, a worker at LEI Companies, Inc. in THORNTON, COLORADO suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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