Tektronix Inc
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | Tektronix Inc | Report ID | 2016076036 |
| Address | 28775 Aurora Rd. | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44139 |
| Event Date | July 6, 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 | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 334515 | Inspection # | 1162350 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.40000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was constructing an electrical test stand when he came into contact with two electrical 800VAC wires. He was shocked and suffered burns on both hands.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2016, a worker at Tektronix Inc in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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