Bon-Ton
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less — Electrocutions, electric shocks — FAIRBORN, OHIO
| Employer | Bon-Ton | Report ID | 2017021013 |
| Address | 1340 E Dayton Yellow Springs | City, State ZIP | FAIRBORN, OHIO 45324 |
| Event Date | February 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less | Source of Injury | Vacuum cleaners |
| Secondary Source | Electrical wiring-building | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333997 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.78000, -83.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 1, 2017, an employee was using a vacuum cleaner and the plug came out of the outlet. When it was reinserted into the outlet, the employee received an electric shock. The vacuum was not turned off at the time. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 1, 2017, a worker at Bon-Ton in FAIRBORN, OHIO suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less, with vacuum cleaners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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