Mirarchi Brothers Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — 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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