U-TECH CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — SUGAR HILL, Georgia
| Employer | U-TECH CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
| Address | 4443 Thatch Ave. |
| City, State ZIP | SUGAR HILL, Georgia 30518 |
| Report ID | 2016065894 |
| Event Date | June 30, 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 # | 1160367 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.11000, -84.02000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was performing a hot splice, hooking up temporary power to residential construction from a main distribution using a crimping tool when an arc flash occurred. He sustained second degree burns on his left arm and first and second degree burns on his face.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2016, a worker at U-TECH CONSTRUCTION, INC. in SUGAR HILL, Georgia 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
OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.
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