Hicks Electric Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hicks Electric Inc. | Report ID | 20190910215 |
| Address | 255 S Orange Ave, Suite 1550 | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32801 |
| Event Date | September 30, 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 | Electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1435953 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.53000, -81.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tying illumination electrical branches to an emergency system when the employee made contact with an energized source, suffering a 277-volt electric shock.
Incident Summary
On September 30, 2019, a worker at Hicks Electric Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. 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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