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Edison Power Constructors, Inc.

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Edison Power Constructors, Inc. in PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Employer Edison Power Constructors, Inc. Report ID 2021086863
Address 1855 Kirk Road City, State ZIP PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33406
Event Date August 13, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree electrical burns Body Part Arm(s), unspecified
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1548199
GPS Coordinates 26.64000, -80.10000

Incident Narrative

An employee was working on a cut-out when their shoulder contacted an overhead powerline, resulting in second and third degree burns to their left arm.

Incident Summary

On August 13, 2021, a worker at Edison Power Constructors, Inc. in PALM SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.

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