Musgrove Construction, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Amputations — ORMOND BEACH, Florida
| Employer | Musgrove Construction, Inc. |
| Address | Military Blvd & Scottsdale Dr. |
| City, State ZIP | ORMOND BEACH, Florida 32173 |
| Report ID | 2016076997 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2016 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations |
| Body Part | Hand(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 |
| Inspection # | 1166239 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.25000, -81.11000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working in the bucket of an aerial lift to change out a two phase 13.2 KV straight line pole with a two phase pull off. The employee boomed down to get bottled water. The employee was booming back up to finish working on a pole when he made contact with the power line (tap primary) resulting in electrical burns to his left hand, right shoulder, and the right side of his face. The employee was admitted to the hospital and due to the severity of the burns on his left hand it was amputated.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2016, a worker at Musgrove Construction, Inc. in ORMOND BEACH, Florida suffered amputations to the hand(s), 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, amputation.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit — a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
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