Landmark Electric Inc
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — GATES, NEW YORK
| Employer | Landmark Electric Inc | Report ID | 2017087289 |
| Address | 789 Elmgrove Road | City, State ZIP | GATES, NEW YORK 14606 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Secondary Source | Screwdrivers-nonpowered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1252959 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.16000, -77.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting with fuse installation in a 480-volt electrical panel and was exposed to an arc flash resulting in burns to the face and left eye.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2017, a worker at Landmark Electric Inc in GATES, NEW YORK suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple face locations. 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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