Hailey Insulation Corp

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — NEW YORK, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hailey Insulation Corp in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Employer Hailey Insulation Corp Report ID 2021043449
Address 53rd Street and 3rd Avenue Subway Entrance City, State ZIP NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022
Event Date April 26, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrocutions, electric shocks Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified Source of Injury Batteries other than automotive
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # 1528137
GPS Coordinates 40.75000, -73.96000

Incident Narrative

While insulating refrigerant pipes, an employee came into contact with a battery bank and was shocked. The employee suffered hand lacerations and two dislocated shoulders.

Incident Summary

On April 26, 2021, a worker at Hailey Insulation Corp in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with batteries other than automotive identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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