BRUNSWICK CELLULOSE
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA
| Employer | BRUNSWICK CELLULOSE | Report ID | 2017065237 |
| Address | 1400 WEST NINTH STREET | City, State ZIP | BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA 31520 |
| Event Date | June 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | 1240154 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.18000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to lock out a pump at an electrical box when an arc flash occurred, causing electrical burns to the employee's hands, arms, face, torso, and back.
Incident Summary
On June 8, 2017, a worker at BRUNSWICK CELLULOSE in BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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