CJE Rebar Corp
Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts — Electrical burns, unspecified — OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA
| Employer | CJE Rebar Corp | Report ID | 2023109202 |
| Address | 3701 North Dixie Hwy | City, State ZIP | OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA 33334 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Secondary Source | Power lines, transformers, convertors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238120 | Inspection # | 1703181 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.17000, -80.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was handling a 45-foot long rebar for installation on the third floor of a building at a 30-foot elevation. The rebar came into close proximity of a powerline situated 13 feet off the building. The employee sustained electrical burns to his hands from electric discharge, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2023, a worker at CJE Rebar Corp in OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts, with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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