Renmatix, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — ROME, NEW YORK
| Employer | Renmatix, Inc. | Report ID | 2023054564 |
| Address | 679 Ellsworth Road | City, State ZIP | ROME, NEW YORK 13441 |
| Event Date | May 22, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Welding, cutting, and blow torches |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325193 | Inspection # | 1672345 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.21000, -75.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was welding a pipe. The welding filler rod and vise grips became stuck. When the employee freed them, they made contact with the employee's chest, causing electrical burns.
Incident Summary
On May 22, 2023, a worker at Renmatix, Inc. in ROME, NEW YORK suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with welding, cutting, and blow torches identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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