AUTOMATEDPOWER, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — CANTON, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | AUTOMATEDPOWER, Inc. | Report ID | 2022043050 |
| Address | Nissan Plant Main Substation, Close to Entergy Substation | City, State ZIP | CANTON, MISSISSIPPI 39046 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423610 | Inspection # | 1594427 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.62000, -90.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee contacted a bus bar while cleaning the inside of an electrical substation switch gear. The employee sustained burns to a hand and leg.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2022, a worker at AUTOMATEDPOWER, Inc. in CANTON, MISSISSIPPI suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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