Integrated Electric, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Integrated Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2018055005 |
| Address | 1500 Sullivan Road | City, State ZIP | NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS 60542 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1318364 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.78000, -88.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was running wiring when it became stuck. He then contacted a live 480-volt bus bar and an arc flash occurred, burning his left hand and wrist.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2018, a worker at Integrated Electric, Inc. in NORTH AURORA, ILLINOIS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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