American Lighting and Signalization, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | American Lighting and Signalization, Inc. | Report ID | 2017076500 |
| Address | 6881 West 12th Street | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32254 |
| Event Date | July 13, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Electric parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1247461 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.35000, -81.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing an electrical meter for street lights when an electrical flash occurred, resulting in first and second degree burns on his arms and face. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 13, 2017, a worker at American Lighting and Signalization, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with electric parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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