Granahan Electrical Contractors Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Granahan Electrical Contractors Inc. | Report ID | 2023065008 |
| Address | 90 Lake Drive | City, State ZIP | HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08520 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Electric parts, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1675489 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.25000, -74.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had been performing breaker installation when an arc flash occurred and the employee sustained burns to their face and body.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2023, a worker at Granahan Electrical Contractors Inc. in HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with electric parts, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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