Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital | Report ID | 2016032118 |
| Address | 4300 W. 7TH STREET | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72205 |
| Event Date | March 10, 2016 | 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 | Lamps, light fixtures |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | 1131827 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.74000, -92.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing an LED light fixture in the light circuit when he was shocked. He suffered burns to his left and right hands, broken ribs, a head laceration, and a possible fractured rib. The light circuit was not locked out and personal protection equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On March 10, 2016, a worker at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemJohn L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with lamps, light fixtures identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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