ISC Constructors, L.L.C.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — GEISMAR, LOUISIANA
| Employer | ISC Constructors, L.L.C. | Report ID | 2023021848 |
| Address | BASF Corporation, 8404 River Road | City, State ZIP | GEISMAR, LOUISIANA 70734 |
| Event Date | February 28, 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 # | 1654573 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.18000, -91.01000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a 4-foot ladder retrofitting a 277-volt light fixture when they were shocked. The employee sustained burns to both hands and a laceration to the forehead.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2023, a worker at ISC Constructors, L.L.C. in GEISMAR, LOUISIANA 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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