GRNE-Nelnet, LLC

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GRNE-Nelnet, LLC in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
Employer GRNE-Nelnet, LLC Report ID 2023088027
Address 2855 E Court St. City, State ZIP KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS 60901
Event Date August 31, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Electrical burns, unspecified Body Part Head and neck
Event Type Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts Source of Injury Switchboards, switches, fuses
Industry (NAICS) 335929 Inspection # 1695751
GPS Coordinates 41.12000, -87.82000

Incident Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting electrical components on a 600-volt / 534-amp electrical panel. The employee came in contact with live electrical components and sustained burns to the head and neck area. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On August 31, 2023, a worker at GRNE-Nelnet, LLC in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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