Pensacola Christian College, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Third or fourth degree electrical burns — PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pensacola Christian College, Inc. | Report ID | 2023031967 |
| Address | 5412 Rawson Ln. | City, State ZIP | PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32503 |
| Event Date | March 2, 2023 | 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, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Power lines, transformers, convertors |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1654185 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.47000, -87.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were working on an articulating boom truck to inspect the roof of a food center warehouse. The basket came in close proximity to high-voltage powerlines, which caused an arc that electrocuted the employees. One employee suffered minor electrical burns. The second employee suffered third and fourth degree burns to their arms, neck, and back and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On March 2, 2023, a worker at Pensacola Christian College, Inc. in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA suffered third or fourth degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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