JC & A Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | JC & A Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 2021075382 |
| Address | 61 NW 37th Ave | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33125 |
| Event Date | July 1, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Cranes, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.77000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a crane's power. He went to turn on the disconnect and it backfired. He sustained an electric shock and burns to his abdominal area and left elbow.
Incident Summary
On July 1, 2021, a worker at JC & A Electrical Contractors, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with cranes, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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