Midwest Elastomers, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — WAPAKONETA, OHIO
| Employer | Midwest Elastomers, Inc. | Report ID | 2019099771 |
| Address | 700 Industrial Dr. | City, State ZIP | WAPAKONETA, OHIO 45895 |
| Event Date | September 18, 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 | Lamps, light fixtures |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325212 | Inspection # | 1433348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.55000, -84.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 18, 2019, at approximately 20:30 hours, an employee was replacing three fluorescent light units with LED light units in the HR office. The lights were turned off using two toggle switches, but were still energized. While installing the second LED light unit, the employee sustained an electric shock, second degree burns to his right hand, and a labral tear and crushing injury to the right shoulder.
Incident Summary
On September 18, 2019, a worker at Midwest Elastomers, Inc. in WAPAKONETA, OHIO suffered second degree electrical burns to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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