Walmart Supercenter, Store #3583
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — GLENMONT, NEW YORK
| Employer | Walmart Supercenter, Store #3583 | Report ID | 2017054119 |
| Address | 311 Route 9W | City, State ZIP | GLENMONT, NEW YORK 12077 |
| Event Date | May 6, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.60000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On May 6, 2017, an employee was attempting to restore power after a power outage. When he pushed the breaker button to reset it, he suffered an electrical shock and burns, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 6, 2017, a worker at Walmart Supercenter, Store #3583 in GLENMONT, NEW YORK suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. 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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