Colonial Terminals, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
| Employer | Colonial Terminals, Inc. | Report ID | 20171110738 |
| Address | 101 North Lathrop Avenue | City, State ZIP | SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31415 |
| Event Date | November 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | 1277003 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.09000, -81.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a 480-volt electrical breaker box when it arc flashed. The employee sustained burns to his neck, face, chest, right hand, and right wrist.
Incident Summary
On November 7, 2017, a worker at Colonial Terminals, Inc. in SAVANNAH, GEORGIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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