Surf-Prep Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — MOUNT PLEASANT, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Surf-Prep Inc. | Report ID | 2016109896 |
| Address | 12501 Globe Drive | City, State ZIP | MOUNT PLEASANT, WISCONSIN 53403 |
| Event Date | October 20, 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 cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Secondary Source | Switchboards, switches, fuses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238330 | Inspection # | 1186152 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.68000, -87.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting a temporary 480 Volt AC electrical pigtail cord into an electrical box. This pigtail would supply the plug connection for the 480 Volt AC cord for the floor shot blasting machine. An arc flash occurred burning the employees hands and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 20, 2016, a worker at Surf-Prep Inc. in MOUNT PLEASANT, WISCONSIN suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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