RMS Energy Co. LLC
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Second degree electrical burns — DEFIANCE, OHIO
| Employer | RMS Energy Co. LLC | Report ID | 2023109343 |
| Address | 801 Carpenter Road | City, State ZIP | DEFIANCE, OHIO 43512 |
| Event Date | October 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree electrical burns | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Switchboards, switches, fuses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | 1704721 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -84.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 10, 2023, an employee was applying silicone sealant to a breaker cabinet when he made contact with an energized circuit breaker. The employee sustained second-degree burns to the right thigh and left knee, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 10, 2023, a worker at RMS Energy Co. LLC in DEFIANCE, OHIO suffered second degree electrical burns to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with switchboards, switches, fuses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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