Roanoke Construction
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrocutions, electric shocks — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | Roanoke Construction | Report ID | 2023076054 |
| Address | 5830 Selber Court, Hillvale Apartments | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63120 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2023 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Electrocutions, electric shocks | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1683792 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.68000, -90.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening the cover of an electrical junction box that had been energized by a faulty electrical connection. When he touched the handle of the cover with his left middle finger, he received an electrical shock that exited through his left wrist.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2023, a worker at Roanoke Construction in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered electrocutions, electric shocks to the body systems. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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