Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc. | Report ID | 2018099662 |
| Address | A1A and Carcaba Rd. | City, State ZIP | SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA 32084 |
| Event Date | September 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1348842 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -81.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing trip savors on an electrical line (13,200 volts) from an aerial lift when he attempted to tighten a bolt on a switch bracket using a cordless drill. An arc flash then occurred, resulting in second degree burns to both of his hands. He was hospitalized. Rubber gloves were not worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2018, a worker at Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc. in SAINT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns to the hand(s), 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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