G. O. Carlson, Inc.
Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | G. O. Carlson, Inc. | Report ID | 2021086887 |
| Address | 175 Main Street | City, State ZIP | OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA 16301 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331111 | Inspection # | 1548806 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.43000, -79.71000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee stepped onto steel grated steps and received an electric shock due to a frayed extension cord. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2021, a worker at G. O. Carlson, Inc. in OIL CITY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 75 severe injury reports involving "Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified injuries.
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