Shasta
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Shasta | Report ID | 20171111099 |
| Address | 4685 Groveport Road | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | November 18, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 | Inspection # | 1279221 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -82.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 18, 2017, a temporary employee was attempting to disconnect a power supply cord for a conveyor line to unjam it. The electrical power supply cord exterior was damaged and the employee contacted unprotected live parts. The employee was electrocuted.
Incident Summary
On November 18, 2017, a worker at Shasta in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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