Civil Search International, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — BOCA RATON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Civil Search International, LLC | Report ID | 2018087954 |
| Address | St. Andrew Blvd and Yamato Road | City, State ZIP | BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33434 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1336599 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.39000, -80.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shocked when he came in contact with a live power line. The line was not insulated and his gloves had perforations at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2018, a worker at Civil Search International, LLC in BOCA RATON, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. 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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