Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC | Report ID | 2023021579 |
| Address | W 33rd St and 7th Ave | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Lamps, light fixtures |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1652805 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -73.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a lighting fixture that was not working when they were shocked by 277 volts. The employee sustained burns to the hands and required stitches on the hands and biceps.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2023, a worker at Gilston Electrical Contracting LLC in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with lamps, light fixtures identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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