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Evans Electric LLC

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — OAK PARK, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Evans Electric LLC in OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
Employer Evans Electric LLC Report ID 2020077177
Address 1020 Lake Street City, State ZIP OAK PARK, ILLINOIS 60301
Event Date July 30, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree electrical burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1488993
GPS Coordinates 41.88000, -87.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking between a transformer and wall-mounted, lead-jacketed secondary cable. His right shoulder brushed against the cable and his left elbow touched the transformer bracket, causing an arc flash. He suffered first- and second-degree burns to the left arm and the left chest area.

Incident Summary

On July 30, 2020, a worker at Evans Electric LLC in OAK PARK, ILLINOIS suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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