Best Buy
Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less — Electrical burns, unspecified — PLANO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Best Buy | Report ID | 2023109950 |
| Address | 612 Keller St. | City, State ZIP | PLANO, ILLINOIS 60545 |
| Event Date | October 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less | Source of Injury | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -88.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a microwave at a customer's residence when he suffered an electrical shock, which caused burns to both his hands.
Incident Summary
On October 27, 2023, a worker at Best Buy in PLANO, ILLINOIS suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, 220 volts or less, with ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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