USBEV Plastics, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — ODESSA, FLORIDA
| Employer | USBEV Plastics, LLC | Report ID | 20171110519 |
| Address | 11805 S.R. 54 | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, FLORIDA 33556 |
| Event Date | November 1, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333249 | Inspection # | 1277023 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.19000, -82.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a heater band when he received an electrical shock and burns to his arm.
Incident Summary
On November 1, 2017, a worker at USBEV Plastics, LLC in ODESSA, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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