Valiant Integrated Services/Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — SILVER SPRING, Maryland
| Employer | Valiant Integrated Services/Walter Reed Army Institute of Research |
| Address | 503 Robert Grant Avenue, Rm 3 North 63 |
| City, State ZIP | SILVER SPRING, Maryland 20910 |
| Report ID | 2017087987 |
| Event Date | August 19, 2017 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified |
| Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts |
| Source of Injury | Air conditioning units |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561210 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.00452, -77.05195 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to reset an air conditioning system. While troubleshooting the problem, his left index finger came in contact with 270 volts of electricity. He sustained a laceration to his scalp and burns to his left thumb, index finger, and middle finger, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 19, 2017, a worker at Valiant Integrated Services/Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in SILVER SPRING, Maryland suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with air conditioning units identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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