Knight Electric, Inc.
Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Knight Electric, Inc. | Report ID | 2023065683 |
| Address | 9701 Crosshill Blvd. | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32222 |
| Event Date | June 26, 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 | Electrical wiring-building |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1680400 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.19000, -81.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working out of a scissor lift to rewire a circuit in a ceiling. The employee came in contact with a 277-volt live wire and was shocked, resulting in a burn to their right hand.
Incident Summary
On June 26, 2023, a worker at Knight Electric, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with electrical wiring-building identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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