THR1, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less — Electrical burns, unspecified — OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | THR1, Inc. | Report ID | 2016098920 |
| Address | 150 Forest Avenue | City, State ZIP | OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60301 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236116 | Inspection # | 1179117 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.88000, -87.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was under the kitchen sink connecting a water line to install a dishwasher when his arm contacted a live 220-volt line, causing an electrical shock and burns to his arms.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2016, a worker at THR1, Inc. in OAK PARK, ILLINOIS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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