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Michels Corporation

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Michels Corporation in EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN
Employer Michels Corporation Report ID 2017098587
Address Hide-Away Dr. & Birch Tree Dr. City, State ZIP EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN 54521
Event Date September 6, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrocutions, electric shocks Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 237120 Inspection # 1262354
GPS Coordinates 27.77000, -97.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee suffered an electric shock and/or burns on the hands and fingers while installing distribution lines.

Incident Summary

On September 6, 2017, a worker at Michels Corporation in EAGLE RIVER, WISCONSIN suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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