Aether Design Lab, LLC
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Aether Design Lab, LLC | Report ID | 2023087410 |
| Address | 34 Flagler St., Unit 1031 | City, State ZIP | MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Movable ladders, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | 1690836 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.80000, -74.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing at ground level as he was lowering an aluminum ladder. A power line pulled or drew itself onto the ladder which resulted in a 12 kV electric current traveling through the ladder and into the employee. The employee sustained burns to their arms and chest.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2023, a worker at Aether Design Lab, LLC in MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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