Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — DESTIN, FLORIDA
| Employer | Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc. | Report ID | 2020043463 |
| Address | 801 Airport Rd | City, State ZIP | DESTIN, FLORIDA 32541 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Secondary Source | Electric parts, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.39000, -86.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing an old fuse cutout in order to install a trip saver. A lightning arrester failed, causing an electrical arc. The employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the arms and face. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2020, a worker at Heart Utilities of Jacksonville, Inc. in DESTIN, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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