Pike Electric, LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Second degree electrical burns — NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pike Electric, LLC | Report ID | 2022108662 |
| Address | Intersection of Airport Rd., and Casello Dr. | City, State ZIP | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA 32168 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1626462 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.95000, -81.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 2, 2022, an employee was helping to check a switching cabinet and determined that it needed to be replaced. While the employee was talking to a crew member next to the switching cabinet, an arc flash occurred, causing a second-degree burn to her left arm and a burn to the side of her face. She was admitted to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2022, a worker at Pike Electric, LLC in NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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
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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