General Dynamics
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — BATH, MAINE
| Employer | General Dynamics | Report ID | 2022065722 |
| Address | 700 Washington Street | City, State ZIP | BATH, MAINE 04530 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Welding machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336611 | Inspection # | 1606797 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.90000, -69.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shocked while operating a welding machine.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2022, a worker at General Dynamics in BATH, MAINE suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with welding machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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