Mirarchi Brothers Inc.

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — PARKESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Mirarchi Brothers Inc. in PARKESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Mirarchi Brothers Inc. Report ID 2021064668
Address 1121 Octorara Trail City, State ZIP PARKESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 19365
Event Date June 8, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrical burns, unspecified Body Part Foot (feet), n.e.c.
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1535674
GPS Coordinates 39.97000, -75.92000

Incident Narrative

An employee was shocked while replacing an electrical pole resulting in cardiac arrest and burns to both feet.

Incident Summary

On June 8, 2021, a worker at Mirarchi Brothers Inc. in PARKESBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the foot (feet), 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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