Department of the Air Force
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA
| Employer | Department of the Air Force | Report ID | 2019077760 |
| Address | Bldg. 615 Jackson St. | City, State ZIP | EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA 32542 |
| Event Date | July 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | 1421164 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.46000, -86.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 30, 2019, a maintenance technician was standing on an 18-foot step stand, preparing to replace a light ballast. He was shocked while working with the 277-volt circuit and fell onto the stand. He lost consciousness and suffered burns and bruises to the hands, and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 30, 2019, a worker at Department of the Air Force in EGLIN AFB, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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