John Knox Village of Florida, Inc
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less — Electrocutions, electric shocks — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | John Knox Village of Florida, Inc | Report ID | 2022087484 |
| Address | 651 Village Drive | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33060 |
| Event Date | August 23, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less | Source of Injury | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords |
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.22000, -80.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a transportation cart. The employee unplugged a frayed extension cord and suffered an electrical shock.
Incident Summary
On August 23, 2022, a worker at John Knox Village of Florida, Inc in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less, with power cords, electrical cords, extension cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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