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Lightning Electric Inc

Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — DUBLIN, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Lightning Electric Inc in DUBLIN, OHIO
Employer Lightning Electric Inc Report ID 20221110250
Address 5600 Britton Pkwy City, State ZIP DUBLIN, OHIO 43016
Event Date November 22, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree electrical burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified Source of Injury Switchboards, switches, fuses
Secondary Source Screwdrivers-power not determined
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # 1636375
GPS Coordinates 40.06000, -83.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee was re-installing a bucket at an electrical panel. Their screwdriver came in contact with the metal panel and an arc flash occurred. The employee sustained third-degree burns to the face and arms.

Incident Summary

On November 22, 2022, a worker at Lightning Electric Inc in DUBLIN, OHIO suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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