PIKE ELECTRIC, INC.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | PIKE ELECTRIC, INC. | Report ID | 2016021676 |
| Address | 7545 West Boynton Beach Blvd. | City, State ZIP | BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33473 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | 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) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1130609 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.52000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on overhead powerlines when an arc flash occurred, causing second degree burns to his face, neck, and arm.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2016, a worker at PIKE ELECTRIC, INC. in BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns 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
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