BERWICK ELECTRIC COMPANY
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — FORT CARSON, COLORADO
| Employer | BERWICK ELECTRIC COMPANY | Report ID | 20161111066 |
| Address | 6001 Wetzel Ave | City, State ZIP | FORT CARSON, COLORADO 80913 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1195577 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.73000, -104.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was connecting wires to a switchgear when an arc flash occurred, burning the employee's head and shoulders.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2016, a worker at BERWICK ELECTRIC COMPANY in FORT CARSON, COLORADO suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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