The Martin Brower Co., LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — FAIRFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | The Martin Brower Co., LLC | Report ID | 2019010017 |
| Address | 4260 Port Union Rd., Ste. 300 | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45011 |
| Event Date | January 2, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Lamps, light fixtures |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | 1370622 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -84.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on an 8-foot fiberglass step ladder checking faulty LED lighting in the ceiling using a volt meter when the employee made contact with 277 volts and received an electrical shock. He fell to the floor, hitting his head.
Incident Summary
On January 2, 2019, a worker at The Martin Brower Co., LLC in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with lamps, light fixtures identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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