LG Hausys America, Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | LG Hausys America, Inc. | Report ID | 2018066495 |
| Address | 310 LG Drive SE | City, State ZIP | ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30103 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327991 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.42000, -84.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying an extension receptacle outlet (240 V) up a flight of process equipment stairs. The receptacle contacted the stair handrail at which time the employee experienced an electrical shock for an extended period of time.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2018, a worker at LG Hausys America, Inc. in ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 184 severe injury reports involving "Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.
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