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D-T Steel Inc

Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at D-T Steel Inc in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Employer D-T Steel Inc Report ID 2023098177
Address 3866 Wrightsboro Rd. City, State ZIP AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909
Event Date September 6, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree electrical burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified Source of Injury Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted
Secondary Source Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238120 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 33.47000, -82.11000

Incident Narrative

An employee was welding clips onto the end of the bridging of a wall, then installing bolts through the clips to the wall. As the employee lowered his rod holder down into the lift basket, the rod contacted the basket and energized it. As the employee leaned forward, they contacted the basket and grounded joist, resulting in first- and second-degree electrical burns to the stomach, back, and arms.

Incident Summary

On September 6, 2023, a worker at D-T Steel Inc in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered second degree electrical burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, unspecified, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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