B3 Integrated Solutions, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | B3 Integrated Solutions, Inc. | Report ID | 2017043095 |
| Address | 3440 N. Kedzie | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60618 |
| Event Date | April 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Machinery, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.94000, -87.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a 480v smart meter for repair and suffered third degree burns to the face, chest, hands and legs from an arc flash.
Incident Summary
On April 5, 2017, a worker at B3 Integrated Solutions, Inc. in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with machinery, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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