IVY H. SMITH COMPANY, LLC

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at IVY H. SMITH COMPANY, LLC in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer IVY H. SMITH COMPANY, LLC Report ID 2017098804
Address 4801 S. Harbor Drive City, State ZIP VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32967
Event Date September 14, 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) 237130 Inspection # 1263821
GPS Coordinates 27.67000, -80.38000

Incident Narrative

An employee was locating underground utilities. He opened a hand hole to inspect inside for damage and was exposed to 750k electrical current. The employee was shocked and received injuries to his chest and calves.

Incident Summary

On September 14, 2017, a worker at IVY H. SMITH COMPANY, LLC in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 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.

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