Sussex Rural Electric Co-op
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — WANTAGE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Sussex Rural Electric Co-op | Report ID | 20221211223 |
| Address | 64 County Road 639 | City, State ZIP | WANTAGE, NEW JERSEY 07461 |
| Event Date | December 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221122 | Inspection # | 1641125 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.20000, -74.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to remove the lid from a transformer when they were struck by the pressurized lid, resulting in a laceration and bruising to the right side of the face as well as a right shoulder injury.
Incident Summary
On December 28, 2022, a worker at Sussex Rural Electric Co-op in WANTAGE, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with caps, lids, covers, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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