Shasta

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — COLUMBUS, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Shasta in 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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