OdySea Aquarium LLC.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrocutions, electric shocks — SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
| Employer | OdySea Aquarium LLC. | Report ID | 2023010316 |
| Address | 9500 E Via De Ventura, A-100 | City, State ZIP | SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85256 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 713990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.56000, -111.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disconnecting 270-volt electrical wires to prepare for the demolition of a wall when the employee was shocked by the junction box.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2023, a worker at OdySea Aquarium LLC. in SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. 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
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