Novinium, Incorporated
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — First degree electrical burns — KENT, WASHINGTON
| Employer | Novinium, Incorporated | Report ID | 2018065562 |
| Address | 22820 Russell Road | City, State ZIP | KENT, WASHINGTON 98032 |
| Event Date | June 6, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | First degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561990 | Inspection # | 1321060 |
| GPS Coordinates | 47.39000, -122.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 6, 2018, at approximately 11:00 AM, an electrician was attempting to remove a termination from a bushing on the transformer when an arc flash occurred. The employee suffered first degree burns to the face and arms.
Incident Summary
On June 6, 2018, a worker at Novinium, Incorporated in KENT, WASHINGTON suffered first degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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