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Aludyne Columbus, LLC

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Aludyne Columbus, LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
Employer Aludyne Columbus, LLC Report ID 2023087493
Address 1600 Northside Industrial Blvd City, State ZIP COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904
Event Date August 16, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrical burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary Source Wrenches-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 336390 Inspection # 1693820
GPS Coordinates 32.52000, -84.96000

Incident Narrative

On August 16, 2023, an employee was addressing a blown fuse on a transformer. He actuated the disconnect above the fuse, removed the fuse, and began removing the middle saddle with a ratchet wrench. The wrench contacted the upper saddle, resulting in an arc that caused the employee to fall to the floor. He sustained severe burns to the chest and abdomen.

Incident Summary

On August 16, 2023, a worker at Aludyne Columbus, LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with power lines, transformers, convertors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 576 severe injury reports involving "Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts" incidents in our database. Browse all Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts injuries.

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