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Dietz & Watson, Inc.

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dietz & Watson, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Dietz & Watson, Inc. Report ID 2018076910
Address 5701 Tacony Street City, State ZIP PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19135
Event Date July 10, 2018 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) 311612 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.01000, -75.05000

Incident Narrative

An employee was handling the electrical power cord of a refrigerator truck when he was shocked. His hand became numb and required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On July 10, 2018, a worker at Dietz & Watson, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 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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