Skils'kin
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less — Electrocutions, electric shocks — MALMSTROM AFB, MONTANA
| Employer | Skils'kin | Report ID | 2016032322 |
| Address | 7202 Flightline Dr Bldg 370 | City, State ZIP | MALMSTROM AFB, MONTANA 59402 |
| Event Date | March 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 624190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.51000, -111.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While plugging an extension cord into a vacuum, an employee was shocked by the cord, which was missing a ground prong. The employee experienced an irregular heartbeat.
Incident Summary
On March 17, 2016, a worker at Skils'kin in MALMSTROM AFB, MONTANA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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