Hailey Insulation Corp
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — 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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