Delmarva Power
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE
| Employer | Delmarva Power | Report ID | 2019077431 |
| Address | Indian River Campground, 39415 INLET ROAD | City, State ZIP | REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE 19971 |
| Event Date | July 21, 2019 | 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 # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.61000, -75.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a 12,000-volt transformer for an overload. When the employee approached the transformer's door, an electrical flash occurred. The employee sustained second degree burns to both hands and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 21, 2019, a worker at Delmarva Power in REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE 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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